3 ms·Actually, a 22/8 split is the norm, making a half hour slot 26.6% ads.by alexqgb 14y agoActually, a 22/8 split is the norm, making a half hour slot 26.6% ads.dvanduzer 14y agoOr with this split, one could say the commercials were 36.4% as long as the show.jvoorhis 14y agoDirecTV leases a Tivo, allowing subscribers to skip the ads. Walk the dogs and buffer. FF the ads. DTV gets margin on Tivo.