3) Original programming: Today's Hulu is a good place to catch up on recent network shows I might have missed. Why not produce Hulu exclusives? That's how HBO and Showtime work. For this model to work, however, Hulu would also have to improve its video quality, and offer subscribers an easier way to stream its shows to the living room HDTV.

4) No commercials -- ever: To be honest, commercials in Hulu shows don't annoy me all that much. I can mute them, walk away from the PC for a minute, stretch, check email -- whatever. That said, a no-ad version of Hulu, combined with some of my wish-list features above, would be appealing.

5) Some free; some fee: Hulu's caretakers will likely adopt this pay-per-view model. The free service will continue much as it does today, but you'll have pay for some shows. Want to catch the last season of 30 Rock? Hulu has it, but for a fee. I'd probably pass on the paid content and keep watching the free stuff.

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