TVFactFan
03-03-2004, 09:03 PM
Was the show cancelled or did some of the cast members lose interest in continuing their role on the show?
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View Full Version : Boechsner, Do you know if What's Happening was cancelled at the end of 78-79 season? TVFactFan 03-03-2004, 09:03 PM Was the show cancelled or did some of the cast members lose interest in continuing their role on the show? Brian Damage 03-03-2004, 09:14 PM Even if say Rerun lost intrest, I'm sure the show would've tried to continue. TVFactFan 03-03-2004, 09:33 PM Originally posted by Brian Damage Even if say Rerun lost intrest, I'm sure the show would've tried to continue. If the show ad went on without rerun, lot of vewers would have been lost. People watched the show at the time, to see RERUN. Lady T 03-03-2004, 09:41 PM Originally posted by Sitcom Analyzer If the show ad went on without rerun, lot of vewers would have been lost. People watched the show at the time, to see RERUN. Nah they watched the show because of Danielle Spencer (Dee) TVFactFan 03-03-2004, 09:49 PM Originally posted by Mrs. R.N.HARRIS Nah they watched the show because of Danielle Spencer (Dee) Lot of people I talk to could not STAND DEE. I know i couldn't. See annoyed the hell out of me Lady T 03-03-2004, 09:50 PM Originally posted by Sitcom Analyzer Lot of people I talk to could not STAND DEE. I know i couldn't. See annoyed the hell out of me :lol: Solomon I knew that when I posted; I was just jiving around with ya;) Lady T 03-03-2004, 09:59 PM Originally posted by Mrs. R.N.HARRIS :lol: Solomon I knew that when I posted; I was just jiving around with ya;) But i think the reason why What's Happening!! was canceled because during that time period the taste of the viewing television audience was changing from sitcoms to more dramatic shows like Dallas.... Brian Damage 03-03-2004, 11:29 PM Even so, the ratings were good enough to merit a fourth season. boechsner 03-04-2004, 01:53 AM Actually, I heard the reason the series was cancelled was because some of the actors (Fred Berry for one) was lobbying for a pay increase and was getting the other actors to join him in this attempt. Since the ratings had dropped during the 1978-1979 season, ABC just decided to cancel it instead of give in to a pay increase that they didn't think was deserved. As for Dee, she's the main reason I watched the show. Dee's the best character followed by Shirley. Actually, Dee could have easily been the daughter of Florence Johnston from The Jeffersons. TVFactFan 03-04-2004, 02:07 AM Originally posted by boechsner Actually, I heard the reason the series was cancelled was because some of the actors (Fred Berry for one) was lobbying for a pay increase and was getting the other actors to join him in this attempt. Since the ratings had dropped during the 1978-1979 season, ABC just decided to cancel it instead of give in to a pay increase that they didn't think was deserved. As for Dee, she's the main reason I watched the show. Dee's the best character followed by Shirley. Actually, Dee could have easily been the daughter of Florence Johnston from The Jeffersons. I thought a person asked for a pay increase when a show is in the top 10, not 30-LOL Very stupid for the guys to expect a raise in their salary with Poor Ratings Brian Damage 03-04-2004, 11:32 AM But the ratings weren't that poor. They weren't great, but they weren't that bad either. TVFactFan 03-04-2004, 07:03 PM Originally posted by Brian Damage But the ratings weren't that poor. They weren't great, but they weren't that bad either. They defintely were not high enough for them to ask for more money Brian Damage 03-04-2004, 08:58 PM I'll agree with that. |