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?
Pleassssssse! I want The Game. It has to be the original cast…I don’t care what you have to pay them.
That’s really bad why the black shows have to always be canceled. BET try to do something. You’ll could better than that. Get it together man.
This show is wanted and needed,don’t get us hooked and then snatch it away, that is’t fair.RETURN WITH THE ORIGINAL CAST,AND A CONTINUED STORY LINE,thanks.
I love The Game!!! As long as Melanie, Derwin , & Tasha comes back with the show I dont care who else doesn’t. I hope there’s a season 4. The Game is very addictive!
Please bring the game back!!!!! It is a great show!!!!!
please let BET pick it up! its one of the best shows. but it would have to be with the original characters, it just wouldnt be the same with out them!! Please
If u were going to cancell it u should’t of ended it so stupid and leave people wandering what would happen next
i love the game i hope it comes back on, that is the best show on t.v please do not take it away from us, and if bet is taking the game on thank god.
The game is awesome. Please negotiate for a fourth season. The fans would love to see the gang one more time!!!!
i want jason and kelly back together 🙁 i hope we get a season 4
Dropping the game was the biggest mistake CW could’ve made. BET need to do whatever they could to pull the cast together and take the show to the forth season. The game is the best show ever I love everything about it! If BET don’t have much money to give to the cast and they need to make budget cuts start cutting shows such as… The Wendy Williams Show (send her back where she came from) I hate it! Please pick up the game for a forth season BET I need to see how Derwin and Mel relationship is with… Read more »
I Love THE GAME…………….I get excited to see episodes that are new to ME. BET please pick it up!
im very sad that this is happening i loved the game
I am a huge fan. I love this show so much that on Monday I ain’t even watch one tree hill till it gave commercials. LOL’s
The Game is so great…….Its so much drama