Co-creator of 'Last Resort' looks beyond the Nielsens

By Mike Gordon

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Nov 04, 2012

~~<p>When it comes to evaluating the success of their show, the creators of ABC's "Last Resort" don't shy away from the lukewarm Nielsen numbers it has received. But they're also not shy when it comes to praising the drama they've created.</p>
<p>It's a good strategy for sanity. In the high-stakes world of network television, where nothing is a sure thing, realism and optimism are necessary survival skills.</p>
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When it comes to evaluating the success of their show, the creators of ABC's "Last Resort" don't shy away from the lukewarm Nielsen numbers it has received. But they're also not shy when it comes to praising the drama they've created.

It's a good strategy for sanity. In the high-stakes world of network television, where nothing is a sure thing, realism and optimism are necessary survival skills. Login for more...