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Most film directors try to make the big screen look even bigger. These days, many are also trying to make the small screen look big. They're making TV commercials. "There are other considerations besides the money," said John Badham, who may be best known for directing the film "Saturday Night Fever." "But you can earn a pretty good salary for a 30-second commercial. Of course, when you decide to get into this end of the business, you have to check your ego at the door."

Most film directors try to make the big screen look even bigger. These days, many are also trying to make the small screen look big. They're making TV commercials. "There are other considerations besides the money," said John Badham, who may be best known for directing the film "Saturday Night Fever." "But you can earn a pretty good salary for a 30-second commercial. Of course, when you decide to get into this end of the business, you have to check your ego at the door."