Kelsey Grammer: 'Back To You' Cancellation Led To My Heart Attack - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 07-23-2008, 09:02 PM

Kelsey Grammer, who suffered a mild heart attack seven weeks ago, says pressure from his canceled sitcom Back to You contributed to his health problems.

"It was a very stressful time for me, and a surprise to me [that it was canceled]," Grammer, 53, said Wednesday while promoting his drama-comedy, Swing Vote, in L.A. "But you know, everything that doesn't kill us – which it almost did – makes us stronger."

Back to You, costarring Patricia Heaton, was canceled in May by Fox after one year, despite respectable ratings.

"Not happy about it," says Grammer. "I had a heart attack, maybe you heard. I was not happy about it."

But now, he says, "I think things are going to be fine, thank you. I'm doing fine. It's OK."

Asked if the health scare changed his lifestyle, Grammer said, "Oh, not a ton. Just watch your diet a little bit, take some pills."

A sitcom veteran who has Cheers and Frasier to his credit, Grammer plans to take more time out for family, and is thinking about films.

"Oh gosh, I hope so," he said. "You can only do so many a year. I have other things that matter to me, like my wife and family."

http://www.people.com/people/article...214586,00.html

Ireneparalegal · 07-23-2008, 11:48 PM

I am not surprised. He knew he had a good show and then to have the show canceled? That would stress out any actor who needs a paycheck. Kelsey and the rest of the cast deserved better.

catlover79 · 07-24-2008, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

I am not surprised. He knew he had a good show and then to have the show canceled? That would stress out any actor who needs a paycheck. Kelsey and the rest of the cast deserved better.

I couldn't have put that better myself.

redsoxhater · 07-24-2008, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

I couldn't have put that better myself.

FOX just didn't give the show a chance. I was in a bad mood for weeks after they canceled it. I was pissed off. I was watching a interview with Keksey with Mary Hart. He said it was more than a "mild heart attack". They had to "blast" him a couple of times. We almost lost him people. That would not be good. I really love this guy. He's a fighter.
Here's the site with the interview:
http://www.news4jax.com/entertainmen...96/detail.html

Schmoopie · 07-24-2008, 02:50 AM

Wow, I didn't realize that show had been on a year already. I meant to watch an episode, but never got around to it. That's too bad that it was canceled. Seems the good ones are always the first to go.

Andrea

JulieSomoski · 07-24-2008, 07:47 PM

Of course he wasn't happy about - we were probably more pissed off about it than the cast was-LOL. I still don't see how FOX cancelled a show bringing in over 7 million viewers regularly. But, I don't even wanna go there anymore. I"m glad to hear he's doing okay, and I"m looking forward to Swing Vote - sounds like a great movie.

Mr. Television · 07-24-2008, 08:39 PM

Wow. I'm glad Kelsey is alright. As great a show as BTY was, it wasn't worth him having a heart attack. I'm happy that he's doing much better now.

senor boogie woogi · 07-26-2008, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Schmoopie

Wow, I didn't realize that show had been on a year already. I meant to watch an episode, but never got around to it. That's too bad that it was canceled. Seems the good ones are always the first to go.

Andrea

If you want to watch "Back to You", look up the website www.youku.com or www.tudou.com. These are Chinese websites, but the interface is very easy and all one has to do is to type the title in English.

Senor

ryan423 · 07-26-2008, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by senor boogie woogi

If you want to watch "Back to You", look up the website www.youku.com or www.tudou.com. These are Chinese websites, but the interface is very easy and all one has to do is to type the title in English.

Senor

Better yet, watch them legally in HD on hulu.com

07-23-2008, 09:02 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Kelsey Grammer: 'Back To You' Cancellation Led To My Heart Attack Kelsey Grammer, who suffered a mild heart attack seven weeks ago, says pressure from his canceled sitcom Back to You contributed to his health problems. "It was a very stressful time for me, and a surprise to me [that it was canceled]," Grammer, 53, said Wednesday while promoting his drama-comedy, Swing Vote, in L.A. "But you know, everything that doesn't kill us – which it almost did – makes us stronger." Back to You, costarring Patricia Heaton, was canceled in May by Fox after one year, despite respectable ratings. "Not happy about it," says Grammer. "I had a heart attack, maybe you heard. I was not happy about it." But now, he says, "I think things are going to be fine, thank you. I'm doing fine. It's OK." Asked if the health scare changed his lifestyle, Grammer said, "Oh, not a ton. Just watch your diet a little bit, take some pills." A sitcom veteran who has Cheers and Frasier to his credit, Grammer plans to take more time out for family, and is thinking about films. "Oh gosh, I hope so," he said. "You can only do so many a year. I have other things that matter to me, like my wife and family." http://www.people.com/people/article...214586,00.html
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07-24-2008, 07:47 PM	#6
JulieSomoski Roseanne Reboot - March 27! Forum Veteran Join Date: Nov 06, 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 7,558	Of course he wasn't happy about - we were probably more pissed off about it than the cast was-LOL. I still don't see how FOX cancelled a show bringing in over 7 million viewers regularly. But, I don't even wanna go there anymore. I"m glad to hear he's doing okay, and I"m looking forward to Swing Vote - sounds like a great movie.
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