Okay, let's talk about the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. Remember those sparkly wings, gravity-defying lingerie, and enough hairspray to deplete the ozone layer? Well, it used to be a *thing*, a HUGE thing!
The Rise of the Angels... and the Networks
For years, tuning in to see the Angels strut their stuff was practically a national holiday. But where could you actually WATCH this spectacle? That's where the *networks* come in.
CBS: The Early Days
Back in the day, starting in 1995, the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show found a home on CBS. Imagine the anticipation! Families huddled around the TV, some maybe hiding their eyes a little.
It was a simpler time. Big hair, bigger wings, and the comforting predictability of network television.
ABC: A Brief Fling
After its run on CBS, the show did a quick switch to ABC for just one year, in 2001. It was like a brief, slightly awkward high school dance with a different partner.
ABC didn’t last long, it wasn't a match!
NBC: A Short Hiatus and a New Home
Then came a bit of a break. The Angels took a breather, perhaps needing a serious wing-fluffing session or a good nap. After some time, the show decided to try a new network, hopping over to NBC!
From 2002 through 2017, NBC became the long-term home. The show and the network were like that couple who knew each other *really* well and were comfortable just hanging out.
The End of an Era (on TV, at Least)
Then, 2018 happened. The ratings were slipping. The world was changing. And, sadly, that year the Victoria's Secret Fashion show was not aired on any network.
The network partnership crumbled like a poorly constructed push-up bra, ending years of televised Angelic domination.
So, What Happened?
Well, the world evolved. Ideas about beauty, body image, and what's entertaining changed. The show, some argue, didn't quite keep up.
The once-guaranteed audience started looking elsewhere for their entertainment fix.
The Future is... Wingless?
Now, before you start mourning the loss of glitter and sequins, here's a plot twist! There's talk about the show making a comeback.
But this time, it might look and feel different. More inclusive, more diverse, and maybe not even on a traditional network!
Who knows? Maybe we'll be streaming the Angels from our phones someday, watching them champion a whole new kind of beauty. The future of the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show might be completely different than what we are used to.
Whatever happens, it's been a wild ride, full of glitz, glamour, and a surprising amount of network hopping!
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