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?
If ya’ll bring back the show the game, melanie need to be more intimate with derwin. Ya’ll got her a little to stuck up.
plzzzz bring the game bck everyone i knw in jamaica watch the game and we all love it …personally for me the game has influenced me…melanie and derwin r my omtivators toward love plz bring the game bck plz
please bring the show back… I miss that show really bad….Thats the only good show on tv right now.PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEEEE bring the GAME BACK…
from day one of the Game i have loved it all my friends watch it and i work at a glass company and every one there are fans even most whites so please give us all a hour to be in and love every drop of the Game Shreveport la.
when is the new season for the “game” gonna start? i’m anxius to know why melanie is having a hard time getting pregnant!
Where did you get malik bedroom furnitue and melanie couch
why are yall ending the new game so quick? I love the game
I love the game my whole household loves yhe game. Thumbs up
Why are yall ending the show so soon. It has not been a year yet. Please have some more shows come back on
Love: Essence Caldwell
Why are yall ending the new game so fast it just came back on
Ms max what up let show stay on god bless the staffs