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But this is too much of a loss.

MaybeProject Runwayis a strong enough format to survive a drastic transplant.

Time to dump it in the bin.

But the house was still standing, and not damaged at all.

Bake-Offoffers a fascinating example of how resilient formats can be.

game for $250,000.

ABCsBaking Showretained the U.K. magic because it kept Mary Berry and even the U.K. location.

Does a show just need to keep one or more consistent cast members to get to not fall apart?

Formats driven by a single person are rare, though.

And a name or talent isnt enough to bring viewers to a show.

What works best are sturdy formats that can also flex.

But in its influential early years,The Real Worldestablished that a solid structure provided consistency enough.

Every season brought a new cast, a new city, a new loft, new Ikea furniture.

Providing a space for people hosts, judges, contestants, cast members to be real: thats enough.