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Brian Damage · 04-29-2010, 10:45 PM

CBS' "NCIS" could lose four integral members of the cast -- Michael Weatherly, Pauley Perrette, David McCallum and Sean Murray -- over a contract dispute, reports Deadline.com.

Each of the stars' contracts with the show end with this season.

Negotiations over their remaining have been contentious because CBS Studios, which produces the show, has reportedly made "low-ball" offers.

At least two of the four are reportedly making well below $100,000 per episode. On the plus side, actors Mark Harmon, Rocky Carroll and Cote de Pablo are signed for next season.

http://www.tvweek.com/blogs/tvbizwire/

Mr. Television · 04-29-2010, 11:46 PM

If they leave, the show is dead.

spunkygirl · 04-29-2010, 11:57 PM

Yep it is sure is. If they walk, the network might as well cancel the show

Marvo301 · 04-30-2010, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ZKS

Yep it is sure is. If they walk, the network might as well cancel the show

80sTrivia · 04-30-2010, 04:47 AM

I hope the network and the actors can come to an agreement, because the show would not be the same without all of them!

spunkygirl · 04-30-2010, 11:48 AM

I could do without Cote/Ziva, not a fan of either one, and IMO Ziva serves no purpose at all

Mr. Television · 04-30-2010, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ZKS

I could do without Cote/Ziva, not a fan of either one, and IMO Ziva serves no purpose at all

Yea I actually liked Kate better. I don't care for Rocky Carroll either. IMO Mark Harmon and the rest are what make the show. It's not like the other crime shows were the story dictates the show. It's all about the characters.

JamesG · 05-01-2010, 03:21 PM

"NCIS" Contract Dispute Update: David McCallum's Signed
Posted May 1st 2010
by Allison Waldman

Reports of Ducky's departure have been premature.

In an update on the "NCIS" cast dispute that we reported the other day, David McCallum is signed for next season. That's right, his manager told TV Guide that the previous stories had incorrectly put him in the same boat with Michael Weatherly, Sean Murray and Pauley Perrette.

McCallum's manager explained, "I'm sure some of the others are negotiating, but he's not affected by it. He falls into the Mark Harmon/Rocky Carroll category. He's signed on for additional seasons. He's excited to be coming back to the show and can't wait to see everybody."

While it's gratifying to know that McCallum has a secure deal with the show, the other three stars really need to be locked up. We said it in our story, and our many comments agreed: "NCIS" will not be the same show without Tony, Abby and McGee.

Most fans wouldn't consider replacements for these core characters satisfactory.

http://www.tvsquad.com/2010/05/01/nc...allums-signed/

Mr. Television · 05-01-2010, 04:04 PM

I'm glad Ducky's back but I won't watch without Tony, McGee and Abby.

70s show watcher · 05-02-2010, 03:13 AM

there is no way that i would watch without abby

MikeLutton · 05-05-2010, 12:20 AM

me either i want abby and hole cast to stay it is like one happy family they dont need no contract disbute to ruin that

Dr. Thong · 05-05-2010, 10:08 AM

When Kate was killed off, I went "NOOO!!!"

After a couple of episodes with Ziva, I forgot about Kate.

Kate was a nice character, but compared to Ziva, she was boring. I'm glad Sasha Alexander left.

And if any or all of these cast members do leave, NCIS is finished. That cast has a great chemistry together -- one of the best on TV.

Mr. Television · 05-05-2010, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Thong

When Kate was killed off, I went "NOOO!!!"

After a couple of episodes with Ziva, I forgot about Kate.

Kate was a nice character, but compared to Ziva, she was boring. I'm glad Sasha Alexander left.

And if any or all of these cast members do leave, NCIS is finished. That cast has a great chemistry together -- one of the best on TV.

That is so true. You just feel good after watching an episode. You can see that the characters care about each other. I tried to give NCIS:LA a chance but I just don't care for it. It's not the same.

spunkygirl · 05-05-2010, 11:50 AM

I have to disagree, cause I hate Ziva with a burning passion and want Kate back

SA and MW had some major chemistry, I always though Kate and Tony could have some hot hate sex

Ziva is utterly pointless

Mr. Television · 05-05-2010, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ZKS

I have to disagree, cause I hate Ziva with a burning passion and want Kate back

SA and MW had some major chemistry, I always though Kate and Tony could have some hot hate sex

Ziva is utterly pointless

The one part of the show that I did not care for last year was all that Tony and Ziva stuff where Tony killed her supposed boyfriend and then they all went to Israel. Thankfully they stopped that this year and got back to the real stories.

04-29-2010, 10:45 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	Four 'NCIS' Stars Could Walk At End of This Season CBS' "NCIS" could lose four integral members of the cast -- Michael Weatherly, Pauley Perrette, David McCallum and Sean Murray -- over a contract dispute, reports Deadline.com. Each of the stars' contracts with the show end with this season. Negotiations over their remaining have been contentious because CBS Studios, which produces the show, has reportedly made "low-ball" offers. At least two of the four are reportedly making well below $100,000 per episode. On the plus side, actors Mark Harmon, Rocky Carroll and Cote de Pablo are signed for next season. http://www.tvweek.com/blogs/tvbizwire/
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05-01-2010, 03:21 PM	#8
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,115	*"NCIS" Contract Dispute Update: David McCallum's Signed* Posted May 1st 2010 by Allison Waldman Reports of Ducky's departure have been premature. In an update on the "NCIS" cast dispute that we reported the other day, David McCallum is signed for next season. That's right, his manager told TV Guide that the previous stories had incorrectly put him in the same boat with Michael Weatherly, Sean Murray and Pauley Perrette. McCallum's manager explained, "I'm sure some of the others are negotiating, but he's not affected by it. He falls into the Mark Harmon/Rocky Carroll category. He's signed on for additional seasons. He's excited to be coming back to the show and can't wait to see everybody." While it's gratifying to know that McCallum has a secure deal with the show, the other three stars really need to be locked up. We said it in our story, and our many comments agreed: "NCIS" will not be the same show without Tony, Abby and McGee. Most fans wouldn't consider replacements for these core characters satisfactory. http://www.tvsquad.com/2010/05/01/nc...allums-signed/ Attached Images

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MikeLutton Mike Lutton DVD Legend! Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 05, 2005 Location: usa pennsyvania Posts: 6,884	me either i want abby and hole cast to stay it is like one happy family they dont need no contract disbute to ruin that
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spunkygirl Member Moderator Forum Celebrity Join Date: Apr 26, 2003 Posts: 21,563	Yep it is sure is. If they walk, the network might as well cancel the show

04-30-2010, 11:48 AM	#6
spunkygirl Member Moderator Forum Celebrity Join Date: Apr 26, 2003 Posts: 21,563	I could do without Cote/Ziva, not a fan of either one, and IMO Ziva serves no purpose at all

05-01-2010, 04:04 PM	#9
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,133	I'm glad Ducky's back but I won't watch without Tony, McGee and Abby.

05-02-2010, 03:13 AM	#10
70s show watcher Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 20, 2008 Location: between point place and studio 8 h Posts: 4,549	there is no way that i would watch without abby

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05-05-2010, 11:50 AM	#14
spunkygirl Member Moderator Forum Celebrity Join Date: Apr 26, 2003 Posts: 21,563	I have to disagree, cause I hate Ziva with a burning passion and want Kate back SA and MW had some major chemistry, I always though Kate and Tony could have some hot hate sex Ziva is utterly pointless