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?
The Game is awsome. It is the best show on BET! It is the only show I watch on BET! My friends and I have discussions about The Game all the time! The Game is even more interesting than 106and Park.
I am a huge fan of the game and would truley love it if they would bring the show back out, we have very few black shows that stay on for a long period of time i think the game is the best black show that has aired on tv. pleasseee bring it back out
I’ve never watched BET until they started playing The Game. I love it !
I would like to see the show back. I really enjoy watching it. I would not mind playing a role in the show myself
All I do is watch re-runs of “The Game.” It is one of the only shows I follow and I absolutely love it. Great Drama!!!
Please do not cancel the game me in my friends love it so much.
The Game is awesome. At school, this is all we talk about. We watch it everyday, even the episode we have seen a thousand times. I really hope they bring back a 4th season. It would be so awesome
BET is currently showinq all the 4th season shows soo wat do you mean is a 4th season worth watchin ?
I would love for the game to be picked up by BET! It’s the thing on TV that I love to watch over and over again. I also can relate to this show as well as others.
My husband and I just started watching this show on BET and we LOVE IT. Please bring the show back!!!!
Please being The Game back, I love this show/ it was so realistic. I believe that the show would do just a great as it did last season. I watch the re-runs daily on BET, and have seen then 2-3times prior. The show is great
Please, bring it back. I never missed a show. It can’t just end the way that it was left off.
This show is so addicting. I just found out that it comes on certain days on BET from 8-10 p.m. I love this show. I am getting to see episodes I did not see. That sucks it will not continue. Two days ago my husband and I stood up until 2 p.m. watching some episodes on BET. He likes the show too.
BRING IT BACK I NEVER NEW THIS SHOW EXISTED UNTIL BET PICKED IT UP. TAKE THE PAY CHECK CUT. I WANT MORE !!!!!!!!!
LETS BE REAL IT’S THE CLOSEST THING TO REAL LIFE STORIES THAT THE PUBLIC CAN RELATE TO.
pleasee put the game back on i wanna see how every things end up