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Hot in Cleveland: Could the Show Survive Without Betty White?

Published: June 30, 2010

Hot in ClevelandThere’s not much question about why viewers tuned in to see the premiere episode of Hot in Cleveland. That would be a certain 88-year-old woman named Betty White. It turns out that she isn’t really tied to the show’s future. Could the sitcom continue without her?

Hot in Cleveland is TV Land’s new original series that stars sitcom veterans Valerie Bertinelli, Wendie Malick, Jane Leeves, and Betty White. The three younger women star as ladies from L.A. who are on a flight bound for Paris, but get stranded in Cleveland. They find that they’re more appreciated by the men in the Midwest and decide to stay. They move into a house that comes with a sassy caretaker (White).

Originally, White was only set to be in the pilot episode. But, once her star got white hot earlier this year, TV Land worked to find a way to make her a series regular. They offered the octogenarian a less rigorous shooting schedule and other incentives. As White told Entertainment Weekly, “They were making all these concessions where I felt like a heel if I said no… So I guess, let’s face it: I’m easy.”

White agreed to appear in all ten of the first season’s episodes, yet isn’t obligated to return if or when there’s a second season. Most actors get locked into multiple season contracts but that’s not the case here.

The premiere attracted 4.75 million viewers, the largest audience in TV Land history. Episode two fell to 3.37 million but that’s still number that makes the cable channel execs very happy. Unless the ratings keep falling, it looks likely that the series will be renewed. Endemol recently made a deal to distribute the series internationally.

TV Land will surely want to hold onto White if they can but will have to negotiate a new contract for season two. Will the cable channel be able to afford her? At her age, will she want to do it?

What do you think? Could Hot in Cleveland survive without Betty White? If necessary, would you sacrifice Bertinelli, Malick, or Leeves to keep her?


Image courtesy TV Land.

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I laugh every time I read someone comparing this show to The Golden Girls, as a modern or late-day Golden Girls. Nothing is funny about Hot in Cleveland, and the comparison only serves to illuminate how far the bar has been lowered in regards to good quality tv programs, specifically sitcoms. I have sat through this show 3 times (3 is enough), and I barely ever chuckled. I have put in a dvd of Mister Ed and in one 25 minute show I find myself laughing out loud frequently. The same with Golden Girl shows which I have even seen… Read more »

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November 3, 2010 10:13 pm
kelly
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kelly

yeah!!!!!!!!!!! I love it Hot in Cleveland is on for another season..

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November 3, 2010 5:35 pm
Alyce Hutchison-Doss
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Alyce Hutchison-Doss

I, my husband and our friends love this show. It is the funniest show on television, so much like the old shows we use to enjoy. Please leave it on. If Betty White continues, that’s great but the other 3 are hysterical too. It is catching on. During the last season I mentioned it to everyone and each person got hooked on it, just as we did. Please keep it on. Thanks

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October 23, 2010 8:12 pm
LGB
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LGB

I doubt that it could work, what makes the show special is the relationship between all 4 women. To prove how much removing one cast member can effect a show… compare the success of Golden Girls to the failure of Golden Palace. One cast member left, the show went to hell. When you have an ensemble cast like these sitcoms do you have to keep that group together as long as you can or the show will die

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September 4, 2010 6:27 am
Annabeth
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Annabeth

TV Land has been deleted from my line-up of shows and my list gets smaller and smaller. I used to LOVE it when it was in its original form like the poster above said. I Love Lucy, All In The Family, Leave It To Beaver, all those old classics were what I thought the channel was all about. Then they started adding newer shows and those IGNORANT “reality” shows and thats when I said no more, I don’t even want to see it channel surfing. So I deleted it. What a shame becase years ago it was my favorite channel.… Read more »

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August 18, 2010 12:51 pm
David
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David

There are many things to like about Hot In Cleveland, and, correctly so, many have been written about here, and on other blogs,,, but have you ever noticed how sitcom veterans Valerie Bertinelli, Wendie Malick, and Jane Leeves seem at times to be just enjoying themsleves doing the show. Why? Watch closely. You can see that they admire and seem amazed at Betty White’s comedic timing, rich with the great kinda nice, sorta Sue Ann Nivens (from the Mary Tyler More show) but really wicked put-down lines she delivers – always with that sweet smile of hers, eg., “would everyone… Read more »

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August 16, 2010 8:19 am
Kathy
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Kathy

I agree with you Chris. I love the show, but, I think it would do well still if Betty White didn’t return. I would love to see her return, but I think the other three actresses are very strong and would do just as well with our without her. She is great, and I love watching her, so I hope she will return.

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July 23, 2010 9:35 am
BJ
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BJ

I c an’t find this show in my tv guide in the paper on my TV. What channel day and time can I see this show in CA.? I caught the promo this summer on the East coast. But I can’t find it here in LA.

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September 7, 2010 1:46 pm
Betsy Jacobson
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Betsy Jacobson

I think Betty White should survive without the show which we think is awful. It’s a latter day Golden Girls. 3 ladies and an older lady. Original? No.

And the writers of the show need to be very careful about the drugs they mention. One of the ladies said she takes Cclebrex. That’s the dangerous drug that can cause heart attacks. Not very bright!

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July 11, 2010 5:34 am
Doug
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Doug

TV Land has been RUINED for a long time now, for me anyway. The original idea was a great one. To show older TV shows that were very popular at one time anyway. People really loved that format. Shows like Andy Griffith, I Love Lucy, Leave It To Beaver, Dennis The Menace”, Sanford & Son, Good Times, etc… Some other BAD TV shows ruining the channel: Boston Legal Just Shoot Me Roseanne Scrubs The Beverly Hillbillies Now the good programs are either GONE or not on all that much. They were replaced with their IDIOTIC reality shows, The Cougar Extreme… Read more »

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July 6, 2010 12:14 am
Teah
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Teah

I love Betty White; and even though I’m only 23, when I was growing up, I loved watching The Mary Tyler Moore show and Golden Girls when channels would play the syndicated episodes. However, I don’t think that she’s going to be the only reason that the shows successful. Having her attached to the show is most likely the reason why it got so much press/publicity; but Jane Leeves, Wendie Malick and Valerie Bertinelli we’re all incredible on their previously successful shows, and from what I’ve heard, they all have amazing chemistry with each other on this one. I haven’t… Read more »

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July 5, 2010 11:56 am
Amy
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Amy

This is my new favorite show. Love Betty White and also love Jane Leeves! (BTW, they all look great! It is especially nice to see women over 45 on tv who still have long hair and also to see women who look better than most 30 something actresses! It is quite refreshing!

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July 4, 2010 8:04 pm
chris
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chris

i’m watching in ireland (illegally!)
the show is going to labour to bring betty white into it ever week, the girls are the story.
happy if she stays but not at the expense of a story assuming the characters grow to such a degree.
the show is good my GF loves it,

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July 2, 2010 12:16 am
Jeremy
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Jeremy

I don’t see there being much of a contract issue with Betty returning for another season either. She comes off as a VERY polite, reasonable and unselfish person, so she probably won’t demand a ton of money to be kept around. I think Betty has so many fans because of her kind nature and would hate to lose any fans because of something as petty as greed.

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July 1, 2010 10:58 pm
Roberta
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Roberta

If I had to sacrifice one of the girls to keep Betty I certainly would. I would probably opt to keep Valerie and Wendy and let Jane go, however, I would love to see all four of them stay together. This show is really, really funny.

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July 1, 2010 5:22 am
phil
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phil

Ehh, I think they’ll need all four to make it work, it’d flow a little bit less well if only the three were there. They could probably try to pull it off, but still, Betty white sort of gives me a reason to tune in — though I forgot to watch it tonight; again.

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June 30, 2010 8:44 pm
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