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Despite a floundering economy, and other networks working overtime to keep their ratings and revenue up, NBC Universal’s Bravo is doing better than ever.  According to Forbes.com, not only is ad revenue for 2009 up 21% compared to the same period last year, but the network just added 100 new advertisers and posted double-digit revenue growth in 2008.

The reality-based network, which usually showcases wealthy people and their expensive tastes, is currently working on two scripted shows. 30 Under 30, a series about a group of up-and-comers who have earned a spot on an aforementioned list, and Blue Print, a dramedy about a set of best friends–one straight, one gay–who run an upscale architecture and interior design firm in New York.

So what people really want to see while they are losing their jobs and homes is a network devoted to the rich and spoiled? Go figure.