Last May, fans of The CW’s sitcom, The Game, were upset to learn that the sitcom had been cancelled after three seasons on the air. Though there was some resolution in the last episode, it was hardly satisfying enough for devoted viewers. The web has recently been abuzz with news that the show is coming back but can you believe it?
Created by Mara Brock Akil, The Game began as a spin-off of the long-running comedy, Girlfriends. The series centers around a first year medical student (Tia Mowry) who chooses to follow her pro-football boyfriend (Pooch Hall) to San Diego. Others in the cast include Brittany Daniel, Coby Bell, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Hosea Chanchez, and Barry Floyd.
Even before the show was cancelled by the CW, there was talk about the possibility of Black Entertainment Television (BET) picking up the show for a fourth year. The cable-channel has been playing the sitcom repeats and the show fits in with their other programming.
In July, Mowry told TV Guide, “[BET chairman and CEO] Debra Lee is trying everything and anything to make this happen. The Game gets higher ratings than BET’s original programming, and we’ve heard there would be a huge marketing campaign. So I personally believe the show would be taken to another level.”
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Unfortunately, there’s been little word of any real progress since then. Last week, rumors started circulating that a deal had been struck between BET and the show’s studio, CBS Television. Unfortunately, they turned out to be false.
Last night, Mowry put the rumors to rest. Via her Twitter account, she wrote, “I am so sorry to tell you this, this whole THE GAME thing getting picked up is NOT true! After talking to agents lawyers etc it is not true.” A deal may still happen but, for the moment, there isn’t one.
When or if a new deal is made, it remains to be seen how it would work. The contracts for the cast and creatives have lapsed so new ones would have to be negotiated. Because BET has less money to spend, they’d likely have to take pay cuts.
On top of that, some of those involved with the show have also moved on to other projects and may not be available. Hall is working on CBS’ new sitcom Accidentally on Purpose, Mowry has several projects in the works, and Akil is part of ABC’s new Cougar Town comedy with Courteney Cox Arquette.
What do you think? Would a fourth season of The Game be worth watching if the budget had to be cut and not all of the principals were involved?
it would benefit BET to keep this show going… this is a good sitcome that i know half of vegas watch.
PLZ Bring It Back We Love This Show
I Feel “The Game” Tv Show Should Be Brought Back 2 BET Cause Its a Great Show and Alot Ppl Don’t feel lyke watchin Shows Lyke “Everybody Loves Raymond” and Weak Old Reality Tv. Lolz.
OF COURSE HOW COULD THEY EVEN ASK SUCH A QUESTION!!!
Plz bring the show back!!!
PLEASE P;EASE PLEASE BET BRING THE SHOW BACK I LOOK FORWARD TO WATCHING THE SHOW EVEN THOUUGH THEIR RERUNS I REALLY LOOOOOOOVE THIS SHOW
I’M NOT A TV PERSON AT ALL BUT I LOVE THE GAME!!! TO BE HONEST I’M OBSESSED WITH THE SHOW,I DON’T MOVE FROM THE TV TO GO NOWHERE OR DO ANYTHING WHEN IT’S ON.{REPEATS AND ALL} PLEASE BRING IT BACK!!!!!!
Bring the show back. This was one of the few shows I enjoyed watching. With all of the reality tv going on, it was nice to have a African American sitcom that was real. The show needs to be picked up from somebody.
YES PLEASE BRING BACK THE GAME THAT IS ONE OF THE BEST SHOWS OUT THERE
I LOVE the show and know alot of people who feel the same! BRING IT BACK!
It is amazing how The CW shows all ‘look the same’ and there is NO diversity. Who the hell cares about a vampire show… Go figure!
So sad once a good show comes on something or someone comes along and screw it up…..BET can cut shows like Neffe and Frankie or even Tiny and Toya and give us back The Game……something worth watching!
please bring the show back. I didnt even know it exsisted until bet started showing it and im soooooo hooked! im waiting for new episodes to come on and trying to buy the seasons on dvd!!!
PLEASE BRING “THE GAME” BACK!!!!! BEST SHOW IN YEARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Omg.. The Game is the best show of all time!!! I am so waiting for season 4!!!!