Q: Loved the premiere of “Emily Owens, M.D.” except for one thing — the excessive commercial breaks. Honestly, every five minutes there was a commercial break. I was able to switch channels and watch much of the presidential debate that was broadcast as the same time. Are there any regulations limiting how much time goes to ads? Why were there so many? — Kate, 47, Scott Township, Pa.
A: There are no regulations on advertising, but the standard amount in a one-hour drama in recent years has been 18 to 20 minutes of commercial time, with most TV shows clocking in with 42 minutes of program time.
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