of showing uncut theatrical films. Despite these innovations, it was not until the early 1980's that cable television began to create innovative programs. A pioneer in this field was the actress Shelley Duvall, whose Faerie Tale Theatre on the Showtime channel became an unprecedented hit. The success of this and other original programming provided new opportunities for the cable TV industry. Unlike the broadcast media, which relies on advertisements for revenue, cable TV receives its fees through consumer subscriptions. In order to keep i
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