Hey Solomon want to know why George Lopez was cancelled???? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Ireneparalegal · 03-21-2008, 01:57 PM

Well, according to my boyfriend yesterday, a lady who works for ABC went into his workplace and they began chatting. She mentioned she works for ABC and he decided to ask, "Why did ABC cancel his fave show GEORGE LOPEZ?" She told him that George was asking for waaaay too much money. ABC decided to drop the show rather than give in to his demands.

TVFactFan · 03-21-2008, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Well, according to my boyfriend yesterday, a lady who works for ABC went into his workplace and they began chatting. She mentioned she works for ABC and he decided to ask, "Why did ABC cancel his fave show GEORGE LOPEZ?" She told him that George was asking for waaaay too much money. ABC decided to drop the show rather than give in to his demands.

Wonder why he was doing that when the show wasn't a top 5 show-lol You can ask for more money if the show is not kicking a$$ in the ratings

Brian Damage · 03-21-2008, 10:09 PM

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Wonder why he was doing that when the show wasn't a top 5 show-lol You can ask for more money if the show is not kicking a$$ in the ratings

Still, knowing a little bit about SAG contracts, you don't take pay cuts, you get raises every year. Believe me, the networks are worth billions, they can afford his type of salary.

TVFactFan · 03-21-2008, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Still, knowing a little bit about SAG contracts, you don't take pay cuts, you get raises every year. Believe me, the networks are worth billions, they can afford his type of salary.

I just thought you would keep quiet if you know the show is not doing that well

Brian Damage · 03-21-2008, 10:23 PM

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I just thought you would keep quiet if you know the show is not doing that well

Why though? The network is still making millions off the show. George and the crew deserve their share of the wealth.

Ireneparalegal · 03-21-2008, 10:27 PM

When my boyfriend told me this, he asked me what the ratings were for the show. Solomon, how well was the show doing ratings wise?

Also, George may have been comparing his show to According to Jim, a show that may not be a ratings winner (am I correct?) yet, here it is still on ABC. George I cannot imagine asking for a whole lot, but asking for a raise in regards to the whole cast. I mean, what does ABC constitute as "a lot of money?"

Brian Damage · 03-21-2008, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

When my boyfriend told me this, he asked me what the ratings were for the show. Solomon, how well was the show doing ratings wise?

Also, George may have been comparing his show to According to Jim, a show that may not be a ratings winner (am I correct?) yet, here it is still on ABC. George I cannot imagine asking for a whole lot, but asking for a raise in regards to the whole cast. I mean, what does ABC constitute as "a lot of money?"

It probably was a couple of million per episode. Let's face it, ABC wanted out of the show.

Ireneparalegal · 03-21-2008, 10:31 PM

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It probably was a couple of million per episode. Let's face it, ABC wanted out of the show.

Meaning they were finding any excuse to get rid of it?

I would love to compare #'s and $$$ in regards to George and Jim. What is JIM getting paid per episode? Ratings? all that.

Brian Damage · 03-21-2008, 10:33 PM

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Meaning they were finding any excuse to get rid of it?

I would love to compare #'s and $$$ in regards to George and Jim. What is JIM getting paid per episode? Ratings? all that.

Good question, I don't know, but I know the ratings for Jim, aren't that good.

Ireneparalegal · 03-21-2008, 10:37 PM

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Good question, I don't know, but I know the ratings for Jim, aren't that good.

I love ATJ. I heard the ratings aren't all that good, but still here it is on ABC. I thought ATJ and George made for good television in that they are both sitcoms with a family theme.

I would love to know the information I asked above. Anyone???

TVFactFan · 03-21-2008, 10:40 PM

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I love ATJ. I heard the ratings aren't all that good, but still here it is on ABC. I thought ATJ and George made for good television in that they are both sitcoms with a family theme.

I would love to know the information I asked above. Anyone???

I only have the ratings for OLD SHOWS-lol

Ireneparalegal · 03-21-2008, 10:41 PM

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I only have the ratings for OLD SHOWS-lol

Well, GL is no longer a current show, so add it to your "old shows" list.

Brian Damage · 03-21-2008, 10:42 PM

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I only have the ratings for OLD SHOWS-lol

What good are ya?

Pavan · 03-21-2008, 10:42 PM

No way it could have been a couple million an episode. Even the cast of Friends didn't get that. They all got 1 million an episode for their last season. If George was asking for more money it would have been probably 250,000 or 350,000 per episode. I think the real reason why ABC didn't bring it back was George was a Warner Bros show. If it were Touchstone, it would have been back so it can air more episodes in syndication, like According to Jim...which means more money for Touchstone/ABC Studios.

As for ratings, both shows were solid their first four seasons or so...then came American Idol and that damaged them.

Ireneparalegal · 03-21-2008, 10:44 PM

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What good are ya?

I know...Solomon, you are the King of research...SO GO AND SEARCH DAMNIT!!!

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Pavan SO News/Reviews Director Administrator Forum Superstar Join Date: Feb 17, 2000 Location: Linden, NJ (Where Hal Linden got his last name from!) Posts: 26,815	No way it could have been a couple million an episode. Even the cast of Friends didn't get that. They all got 1 million an episode for their last season. If George was asking for more money it would have been probably 250,000 or 350,000 per episode. I think the real reason why ABC didn't bring it back was George was a Warner Bros show. If it were Touchstone, it would have been back so it can air more episodes in syndication, like According to Jim...which means more money for Touchstone/ABC Studios. As for ratings, both shows were solid their first four seasons or so...then came American Idol and that damaged them.
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03-21-2008, 10:27 PM	#6
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,689	When my boyfriend told me this, he asked me what the ratings were for the show. Solomon, how well was the show doing ratings wise? Also, George may have been comparing his show to According to Jim, a show that may not be a ratings winner (am I correct?) yet, here it is still on ABC. George I cannot imagine asking for a whole lot, but asking for a raise in regards to the whole cast. I mean, what does ABC constitute as "a lot of money?"