Most Expensive T.V. Programs

In a recent survey of conducted by Advertising Age, the results show NBC’s “Sunday Night Football” ranks highest on the list at $339,700 per 30 second spot. Fox’s “American Idol” will not make its debut until 2010 and is expected to bring in between $360,000 and $490,000 per 30 second spot. Other T.V. shows such as “Two and a Half Men”, “Family Guy”, “The Simpsons” and “CSI” are also near the top. So where does the return of Jay Leno rank? Well, it is one of the cheapest new shows of the year with an average cost between $48,803 and $65,678 per spot depending on the night. Click here to read about other prime time TV hits.