I don't know if they are on a shoestring. I remember when they were ZDTV so they have staying power. I used to watch it, but they seem to go over and over things. Hey, you can write to Leo, a few years ago I asked him about something and got a reply, more likely was from an intern, but at least someone reads e-mails.
I can't remember the shows name, but Leo did a noobie hour going over questions ect... I thought he did a good job explaning things for people that had no computer exp. There were some funny questions that people asked, and really strange/scary things
Well if anything, the kids that watch that show might be better off than watching the other junk on TV...