Neely is one of many consumers seeking a quick fix to get them through the blackout of Disney channels on YouTube TV, which also includes ESPN and FX. The fight is now in its second week and executives on both sides say little progress has been made to restore the channels to YouTube TV’s 10 million subscribers.

Some fans are frustrated, but a new survey offers details on everything from the "blame game" to the game that might end the standoff.

Disney and YouTube TV still have no deal in place, three of Disney’s most senior TV executives told staffers in a memo Friday, and the company faces the prospect of another weekend heavy with sports telecasts that won’t be seen by a significant portion of potential viewers.

A protracted carriage dispute between Disney and YouTube TV has largely prevented about 10mn households in the US from partaking in this most fundamental act of fandom. On October 31, Disney-owned channels, including ESPN and ABC, went dark on the streamer.

The answer is a predictably unsatisfying mix of "maybe a smidgen," "probably less than you think" and "it's complicated."

YouTube TV is driving a hard bargain with Disney, and has leverage since it's backed by Google. But it's also a powerhouse in its own right.

Rising costs of sports rights fees and other other factors have fueled YouTube's disputes with Disney and other media companies.

Echoing disagreements between YouTube and music rights holders, Alphabet-owned YouTube TV is currently in fraught negotiations with Disney over the amounts the pay TV streaming pl