No fall off in ratings. They are going up and up and...
Same with merchandise. They haven't come close to peaking yet.
I can assure you that Phil Robertson nor his family would allow themselves to be played or would they play the audience. They truly believe this show has been given to them by God as a platform to witness. It's not about money with them.
I don't doubt that about Phil and Kaye, and maybe even Si, but those boys have lots of big boy toys, and celebrity status can be addicting.
With that said, A&E brings home the lion's share of the profits from the show and merchandising. If you don't think they stand to make a profit off this, you're kidding yourself. The entertainment business is ruthless.
Am I the only one thinking that Phil wanted out and that this was a way to achieve that by circumventing Jase & Willie?
''Don't be a bad dagh..."
No you're not. To me, Phil always looked to be real yet uncomfortable with the cameras. I think he just wants to witness, fish and hunt. I don't think celebrity is "his thing"
Henceforth, I declare it will be known as the GAY&E Network in my house.
And another
http://istandwithphil.com/
If it was all about marketing it didn't work on me. I didn't buy anything DD related this year and have finished my shopping.