Network Television Slumping

Based on the summer ratings thus far, network television is taking it in the shorts.

From Variety.com:

With three weeks left to go, the broadcast nets are down a collective 10% among adults 18-49 vs. last summer -- and 15% in viewers 18-34. ABC is the only net up over last year, while Fox is flat; other four nets are down sharply.

The numbers have analysts scratching their heads. I don't understand why. All they have to do is look at some of the shows and ask themselves the question, "Is this programming worth my time?" In most cases, only the disingenuous would answer affirmatively.