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?
BET stop being cheap and pay them. We don’t have many good black shows anymore. The Game is the best show in a long time. we need the original cast, or it’s not going to work. BETS need to make it happen the right way. I also hope they transfer the old writers, because I am not a big fan of most of the shows BET shows. The shows don
i love this show PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE bring it back (:
ii love the game so much even tho im only 16 it still teach me some stuff that ii havent found out yet and seein tia on there ii really kept lookin at it but it would be good it both of the sister was on there if they bring is back…….
I LOVED THE SEASON FINALE OF THE GAME LAST YEAR. I COULDN’T WAIT FOR IT TO RETURN IN SEPTEMBER. IMAGINE MY DISAPPOINTMENT WHEN I FOUND OUT IT WASN’T PICKED UP. I WOULD TELL BET NETWORK TO DO WHAT IT CAN TO BRING IT BACK!!!!!
Great Show. Please bring it back!
i love “The Game” i can watch this all day!!! if they had a marathon everyday i would! My 10 month old son loves the intro song its funny he stops evrythg he is doing to turn around and dance to it!!! love the cast!
I love the show and it’s sad that there are no black shows on TV!
🙁 i am so depressed that the show ended please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BRING THIS SHOW BACK FOR AT LEASE 3 MORE SEASONS
BRING BACK THE SHOW!!!!!!!!
BEST SHOW EVERRRR(:(:
I think the show is a hit! I just started watching it this year. I think I have caught all the episodes on BET. I was REALLY looking forward to the next season! who can I write to show support for the show? I would like to try to get it back on the air!
I hate that the network decided to cancel the game. I absolutely love it. It seems that they cancel the good shows and keep the crappy ones on. BRING IT BACK!!!!!!
I REALLY hope BET will be able to pick up the show, maybe it’s not too late. I can’t believe the CW drop them, first it was Girlfriends and Half and Half now The Game.
BET, Please pick up the show and make sure you get the same actors.
PLEASE BRINK BACK THE GAME. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE SHOW!!!!!! IT IS GETTING GOOD RATINGS ON BET….WHAT’S THE PROBLEM???
HEY I LOVE DIS SHOW BRANG IT BACK IT MAKE ME LOVE BET
Love the show…I purchase products advertise during commercials from the show to insure the shows supported…Who is the actress walking away from the football helmet in the openning credits of the show?