"The Walking Dead" Is a Month Away -- Here's How to Profit in the Meantime

Who says we want to be happy? Judging by the box office and fall TV lineup, consumers would much rather wallow in despair.

Specifically, three TV post-apocalyptic TV shows are drawing in millions for Comcast via NBCUniversal with Revolution and the Syfy channel with Defiance. Time Warner is getting a kick from TNT, which recently renewed the sci-fi hit Falling Skies for a fourth season.

The following slideshow takes a look at each of these franchises and four other forthcoming shows looking to profit from the runaway success of The Walking Dead.

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