Being a program manager for a television station is a thankless job. You have to take all of the shows that your network bought, paid for, and produced, and find nights and times to place them. Then you have to figure out where to place them against other networks and their shows. It’s almost like playing chess against another program manager. After you place all of your pawns, bishops, and rooks on the board, all you can do is sit back and hope the TV shows catch fire with audiences.