it means that he gets paid a small advance, does the show, and then the networks...

		S_A_P on Dec 13, 2011 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Louis C.K. "I've never seen a check from a [TV] co... it means that he gets paid a small advance, does the show, and then the networks collect all the dvd and merch sales and dont give him any royalties...