Yes, Dear...

[bricom]

I have it from an incredibly reliable source - let's just say that this individual has been involved with the show from the start & plays a crucial "role" in the success of the show - that "Yes, Dear" has been cancelled. Key personnel received the news last Thursday (March 27, 2003). I have no reason not to believe this person. Said individual would have absolutely nothing to gain by spreading rumors of the show's demise.

Oh... despite the date, this is NOT an April Fool's Day-inspired post.

[Rob1]

That's too bad, I thought it was a pretty funny show - I will miss it.

[dlemond]

Doesn't seem likely since it does well in the ratings.

So, I have to say I don't believe you.

Why can't you tell us your key "role" player?
Can you get in trouble?

IF the show is cancelled, why would anyone care if you told?
It would be over and done.

So what is your point of coming on the board and posting with nothing to back it up?

[bricom]

Said "role" player is one of the lead actors on the show. I'm going no further because this could come back to bite said actor in the @$$.

[AnaheimPMWitch]

Originally posted by dlemond
Doesn't seem likely since it does well in the ratings.

So, I have to say I don't believe you.

Why can't you tell us your key "role" player?
Can you get in trouble?

IF the show is cancelled, why would anyone care if you told?
It would be over and done.

So what is your point of coming on the board and posting with nothing to back it up? I agree with you Somehow I highly DOUBT the show will be canceled anytime soon

[dlemond]

Originally posted by bricom
Said "role" player is one of the lead actors on the show. I'm going no further because this could come back to bite said actor in the @$$.

Yeah, I know what you meant.

What I meant was how can he get in any trouble if his show is cancelled?

It means he was basically fired and if the show is not going on what is there to ruin?

What? People know a little early?
What does this change?
Who would care?

And do you care to elaborate- if the rating are good what is the possible reason?

[bricom]

How can my source get in trouble if the show is over? If the show is not going on, what is there to ruin? Who cares if the public knows about a TV show's cancellation a "little early"? Are you people really this naive?

The bottom line is that producers in this town have loooooooooonnnnnnnnnggggggg memories. If you cross them, you're burning bridges to future employment. While my source realizes that "Yes, Dear" has fallen by the wayside, said source would like to work on film and television projects in the future. Why jeopardize that by officially going on record about the show's cancellation before the network and producers have had the opportunity to make an announcement? And make no mistake about it: while this particular scenario affects CBS and the "Yes, Dear" production team, other networks and production companies would take notice of an ungrateful employee speaking out of turn... and be very leery of receiving the same type of treatment from the ingrate in the future.

Network and production company brass don't take kindly to having "the rug pulled out from under their feet." There are myriad reasons why they would be upset by news of a show's cancellation leaking out, not the least of which is that it would represent a blow to their egos. And make no mistake about it, ego is the building-block of Hollywood's power structure. It could also have repercussions with advertisers who would be less than thrilled to have purchased time on a now "lame duck" series. Believe me, Tinseltown executives don't want the unwashed masses of Anytown, USA finding out about their business from anyone but the "suits".

Still, my source - just as shocked as you over the cancellation of "Yes, Dear" - decides to trump the network/producers of the popular show by anonymously leaking news of its impending demise. Without a name or job description, who do the "suits" blackball? My source gets to exact a measure of revenge without leaving any concrete proof of identity. :rolleyes:

[dlemond]

Originally posted by bricom
How can my source get in trouble if the show is over? If the show is not going on, what is there to ruin? Who cares if the public knows about a TV show's cancellation a "little early"? Are you people really this naive?

That was the question I posed to you.
Why are you turning it back on me?
I am not naive in the least.

Obviously I was trying to get you to come clean for the reason you felt you could not tell us more.

[i]
The bottom line is that producers in this town have loooooooooonnnnnnnnnggggggg memories. If you cross them, you're burning bridges to future employment. While my source realizes that "Yes, Dear" has fallen by the wayside, said source would like to work on film and television projects in the future. Why jeopardize that by officially going on record about the show's cancellation before the network and producers have had the opportunity to make an announcement? And make no mistake about it: while this particular scenario affects CBS and the "Yes, Dear" production team, other networks and production companies would take notice of an ungrateful employee speaking out of turn... and be very leery of receiving the same type of treatment from the ingrate in the future.

Network and production company brass don't take kindly to having "the rug pulled out from under their feet." There are myriad reasons why they would be upset by news of a show's cancellation leaking out, not the least of which is that it would represent a blow to their egos. And make no mistake about it, ego is the building-block of Hollywood's power structure. It could also have repercussions with advertisers who would be less than thrilled to have purchased time on a now "lame duck" series. Believe me, Tinseltown executives don't want the unwashed masses of Anytown, USA finding out about their business from anyone but the "suits".

Still, my source - just as shocked as you over the cancellation of "Yes, Dear" - decides to trump the network/producers of the popular show by anonymously leaking news of its impending demise. Without a name or job description, who do the "suits" blackball? My source gets to exact a measure of revenge without leaving any concrete proof of identity. :rolleyes:

Now that was the kind of answer I was looking for.
Thanks.

P.S.
Must be lovely living in LA/Hollywood- checking your back every few minutes to see in there is a knife it. Checking the paper to see if your wife/girlfriend is leaving you. Looking on the internet to see if you still have a job.

Nice place to raise a family.

[TJ]

I guess your "incredibly reliable source" wasn't so reliable, eh? Yes, Dear - Mondays at 8PM EST/PST in the fall.

[Crimson and Clover]

Originally posted by TJ
I guess your "incredibly reliable source" wasn't so reliable, eh? Yes, Dear - Mondays at 8PM EST/PST in the fall.

:lol: im glad its not cancelled i like that show.

[Libi]

Hi,
Yes dear is nor cancled.....I also have connections being related to Michael and Anthony Bain......my real name is candice....and you who claims to have these connections what is your name and who do you 'know'?

[Libi]

I meant to write not*** yes dear is not cancled! :)

[AnaheimPMWitch]

I didnt think it was i'm so glad its not though its one of my favorite shows

[mzhootchie]

Originally posted by Libi
I meant to write not*** yes dear is not cancled! :)


Hi Candice :crazy:

Why didn't you tell me about this ng?

It's ok, I forgive you;)

smooches

[Christopher Powers]

Often rumors of shows being canceled are stars wanting out of their contracts to do other things..

Wonder who on the show is unhappy?

[rachlini]

Yes, Candice, why didn't you tell ME about this ng??

xo
rachlini

[RachelNY]

Hi there! Miss you!! Come to NY :-)

Love, Rachel