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 MY FAVORITE SHOW THE SEEM TO TAKE ALL THE GOOD BLACK SHOWS OFF THE AIR FIND SOME EXCUSE AND LEAVE THE CRAZY SHOWS ON I DONT WATCH TV A LOT BUT I WATCH THAT ONE AND LAW AND ORDER AND CSI MAMI AND HOUSE TAKE THE REST OFF TIERD OF PAYING FOR THEM
I love the game it’s a show that actually takes on really life situations, I watch all the reapeats on BET saturdays , the one of the best shows out today.
I love the game. It is one of the funniest and realest shows i’ve seen n a min! Reality has taken over for the past several years and it is refreshing to watch a show, just a show!!
I love the game. its one of the funniest and real shows i’ve seen n an minute! for the past several years reality has taken over and its refreshing to see a show, just a show!!
This was a great show. However due to the fact they rushed through all the drama of Mel an Derwin because they knew the show was getting canceled, in my opinion if it were a 4th season they would have to make up a new story line for the two.
They need to bring The Game back, that was like our version of a soap opera! CW is a fool not to pick this show up for the 4 season that show is a gold mine I wish I had the money to invest!
I totally agree with Marquis. I caught the reruns of this show on BET and totally fell in love with it! I was trying to get caught up with the episodes, thinking it would air for a 4th season. My sister has always loved this show and tried to get me to watch it when it was on CW. Now I share the sentiments of all The Game Fans. I want to see this show come back! I will definitely watch it! Besides, aren’t there enough reruns being shown on BET? It would be nice to see something non rapper,… Read more »
I THINK THAT MELAINIE WILL MARRIE DERWIN AND THE BABY MAMA WILL APPROVE OF THAT BECAUSE SHE WILL WANT HIM ALL TO HERSELF AND WITH THAT ***** I CANT STAND HER ASS THE BABY MAMA AND SHE IS A HATER ITZ KOOL WE ALL HAVE THEM AND ON THE OTHER SIDE MALIK HE IS SO ****** SEXY BUT ANYWAY THEY NEED TO KEEP THE GAME ON BET AND WE CAN ALL ENJOY THE DRAMA AND I KNOW THE BABYMAMA KNOW THAT THAT IS NOT DERWIN BABY ***** KEEP IT MOVIN GO FIND YO BABY DADDIE“““
I Love, Love Love “The Game”. It is the best show I have ever seen. I could relate to so many of the issues and I love Derwin and Melonie and Malik is great. I Love the whole cast. This should be a regular Soap Opera like “All my Children” “General Hospital”,etc. Is there any way it could be a soap opera and be on every day. I love Tia Mowry, I watched her blossom into a beautiful actress and Derwin is a cutie pie. I also love Jason & kelly, I am alittle sad of their upcoming divorce, but… Read more »
I love THE GAME have watched it since season 1! Please bring back THE GAME for season 4. I gotta know if that is Derwin’s baby and if Tasha and Kelly makeup.
I love The Game and was very upset when it was cancelled. I watch all the re-runs on
BET. Please bring this very entertaining show back!
My wife use to tell me about this Show all the time. She said, “honey, you got to watch this show. I was never able to catch “The Game” due to my work schedule. I now watch the reruns daily on BET. The show is so real. I always hope that one day it will be a new episode. Bring it back, bring itback, bring it back!
Oh yeah I just love Derwin and Melonie together they remind me so much of me and my girl. And malik wright is the **** also what the hell happens to jason and his case do tasha and kelley make up please i need to know this
What I think is that alot of people “like me” did not start watching the game until BET started showing the re-runs of the show. Thats when I fell in love with it now I watch the same episodes over and over again I even go to youtube when it is not on television. What I think is that the show gained a larger fan base when it went a channel that more people who relate to the show started watching it. So if they bring a 4th season back on bet or any channel for that matter and put… Read more »
There hasn’t been a really good african amercian sitcom in a while. This show is relatable, funny, and something to look forward.