How Jeff Zucker Single Handedly Killed 'Will & Grace'... - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 05-29-2012, 12:05 AM

Shortly afterward Warren Littlefield, who conducted over 50 interviews for the book, was fired by phone. His favorite show, “Will & Grace,” was still airing at the time. He has no kind words for the man who ultimately came in to run the show at NBC, Jeff Zucker. The network is now flailing.

“The Zuckerization of the network in recent years has been marked by the belief that viewers exist to be manipulated rather than nourished. In the Zucker worldview, the audience doesn’t count.”

Moment: Sean Hayes remembers “a phone call to Jeff Zucker. It was toward the end of ‘Will & Grace,’ and the ratings weren’t all that great, and I call Jeff. He said, ‘Yeah, Sean. What's up?’

“He talked fast to let me know he didn’t have much time.

“‘What can we do for marketing?’” I asked him.

“He said, ‘It's over, Sean. Nobody cares about the show anymore. It’s over.’ I couldn't believe he was telling me that.

“I hung up on him.”

Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/entertain...#ixzz1wEC7Xkuh

Brian Damage · 05-29-2012, 10:13 AM

Fox411: Debra Messing got sent a bill for $225 for taking home a door as a souvenir from the set.

WL: That was shocking. I was gone by then. I would never have done that.

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ryan423 · 05-29-2012, 03:40 PM

I can't wait to read "Top of the Rock," just waiting for a sale on it!

Will and Grace Fanatic · 05-30-2012, 02:13 PM

So thankful that Jeff Zucker is no longer their. He ruined NBC so bad they still haven't recovered.

70s show watcher · 05-30-2012, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Will and Grace Fanatic

So thankful that Jeff Zucker is no longer their. He ruined NBC so bad they still haven't recovered.

agree 100 percent i actully jumped up and down with joy when i heard that he was finally being replaced

megamanj2004 · 05-31-2012, 03:00 PM

Wow. That's the kind of attitude that sent NBC from a #1 to a last place network.

How Jeff Schmucker even got the job as head of NBC in the 1st place is beyond me.

But thank God this massive toolbox is gone from NBC.

05-29-2012, 12:05 AM	#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	How Jeff Zucker Single Handedly Killed 'Will & Grace'... Shortly afterward Warren Littlefield, who conducted over 50 interviews for the book, was fired by phone. His favorite show, “Will & Grace,” was still airing at the time. He has no kind words for the man who ultimately came in to run the show at NBC, Jeff Zucker. The network is now flailing. “The Zuckerization of the network in recent years has been marked by the belief that viewers exist to be manipulated rather than nourished. In the Zucker worldview, the audience doesn’t count.” Moment: Sean Hayes remembers “a phone call to Jeff Zucker. It was toward the end of ‘Will & Grace,’ and the ratings weren’t all that great, and I call Jeff. He said, ‘Yeah, Sean. What's up?’ “He talked fast to let me know he didn’t have much time. “‘What can we do for marketing?’” I asked him. “He said, ‘It's over, Sean. Nobody cares about the show anymore. It’s over.’ I couldn't believe he was telling me that. “I hung up on him.” Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/entertain...#ixzz1wEC7Xkuh
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05-29-2012, 10:13 AM	#2
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	Fox411: Debra Messing got sent a bill for $225 for taking home a door as a souvenir from the set. WL: That was shocking. I was gone by then. I would never have done that. Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment...#ixzz1wGfnYGCP

05-29-2012, 03:40 PM	#3
ryan423 Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 15, 2007 Posts: 1,829	I can't wait to read "Top of the Rock," just waiting for a sale on it!