Don't they get a royalty with every replay?
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The Big Bang Theory Delays Start of Production Amid Actor Contract Talks
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Don't they get a royalty with every replay?
Just look at the ratings and viewers when your show is beating out Seinfeld that is great.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_Improvement_(TV_series)#Episodes
how about no?
It's the numbers they bring that prove it's "funny" enough to be where it's at. I'm not a huge fan of BBT (and I do love The IT Crowd), but they're doing something right here that goes beyond one person's opinion on what makes good or bad sitcoms.
Friends was a good show, but whether it was more, equal, or less worthy of its fame is left to the individual viewer. The money it generated says it hit enough people in the right spot to earn their fame, same as BBT.
... and now I just wanna go home and re-watch The IT Crowd.
Only some of the cast does right? I don't think all the main characters get a cut on the syndication do they?
bodyboarder
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Not a good comparison, he owned half the production company.
Either way I'd be holding out for more money, especially the main three.
Diprosalic
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the worst thing about Parsons' character is how continuously stupider he gets. He's supposedly a genius but hasn't done anything intelligent for the past 4 seasons. if you would relaunch the show and tell everyone he's mentally handicapped you wouldn't have to alter the plot at all.
Ghost_Messiah
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Agreed. I love the show and did a marathon re-watch of every season recently and this was the main thing I noticed. She's exceptionally attractive in S1 and S2 and then as the show progresses she begins to fade. I found it so unusual because her age difference is what, 22 at the beginning and then 28 by the latest season? She should in theory be just as attractive now because she's still in her twenties and relatively young.
You look at someone like Katy Perry for comparison (who turns 30 this year) and she's just as stunning a she was when she released California Gurls almost five years ago.
Just always found it strange.
Well the show is pretty dumb anyway, I mean a person like Raj wouldnt get anywhere in real life not being able to talk to women, stupid shit.
JinjoUnchained
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All of the Friends comparisons here. Let's please stop the mythologizing that Friends was any good after the first 1-2 seasons. Try watching a random episode in syndication sometime: hackneyed humor, corny jokes, rote characters played by actors going through the motions. The show mostly consisted of put-upon quirkiness and lame one-liners masquerading as humor. "Look Phoebe made a weird face and said something kooky, isn't that hilarious!" There's a reason that Seinfeld is still syndicated during the day, but Friends plays maybe once at midnight.
TBBT is a divisive show and has been much more uneven since it got popular (and had to appeal to broader audiences), but it still cranks out 5 or so killer episodes per season that are much better than the better episodes of Friends. So if the cast of Friends getting $1M per episode is the standard, then TBBT cast deserves an even better deal. At the very least, Parsons needs to monetize those Emmys. Dude is the biggest sitcom star in the world right now, time to cut the check, CBS.
TBBT is a divisive show and has been much more uneven since it got popular (and had to appeal to broader audiences), but it still cranks out 5 or so killer episodes per season that are much better than the better episodes of Friends. So if the cast of Friends getting $1M per episode is the standard, then TBBT cast deserves an even better deal. At the very least, Parsons needs to monetize those Emmys. Dude is the biggest sitcom star in the world right now, time to cut the check, CBS.
I still watch Friends a lot. I still actually see some channels do the 4-5 episode marathon each night.. I still love the jokes, I love the humor, I love the overarching story in each season (or in the case of the Rachel/ Ross romance, the whole series). Maybe it's just not your thing (And really, I dislike Phoebe the most). It's still hilarioius, and one of the best sitcoms (like Seinfeld and...Scrubs bahaha!)
On topic though, WTF? Raj and howard are getting ripped off! They need to get paid more. I'm not a fan of BBT, but yeah, they deserve the money based on how much that show pulls.
JinjoUnchained
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That makes sense, maybe you had to be there at the time for the characters to have an impact. I only watched Friends intermittently back in the day, so I don't have the same connection to the characters.
Christ, they're getting a $1million an episode for the next 72 episodes and each of the three could net $100 million over the next 3 years. Can't believe this show is successful.
http://www.deadline.com/2014/08/big...hnny-galecki-kaley-cuoco-close-big-new-deals/
http://www.deadline.com/2014/08/big...hnny-galecki-kaley-cuoco-close-big-new-deals/
MetalFearSolid
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just saw this wow. Show has gotten really unfunny.
salty_Josh
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The things I'd do for another season of the IT crowd.
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Citation Needed.
Rafa=FedKilla
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How much is Melissa Rauch making? I would like to see her broaden her acting career on HBO or Stars.
Friends is in syndication for an hour or two every day on TBS right before Seinfeld.
Ninja Scooter
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The main three actors will never have to work again in their lives with the syndication money rolling in.
and the CSI actors aren't real detectives.
did you mention these two networks because it increases the odds that she get naked? Because if so I agree.
and the CSI actors aren't real detectives.
did you mention these two networks because it increases the odds that she get naked? Because if so I agree.
I was wondering that. She along with the guy who plays her husband and Blossom are IMO the best actors of the lot.
If I were Cuoco I wouldn't get too greedy. I'm sure the show would be just fine if her character suddenly decided to try her luck on Broadway and was never heard from again.
Hot Coldman
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It's basically the Sheldon Show, so who gives a fuck? You're making $1m+ an episode, suck it up and let Parsons get his greed on.
Raj and Howard getting paid less is pretty dumb. Same for Rauch. The screentime works out nicely between the six of them.
Raj and Howard getting paid less is pretty dumb. Same for Rauch. The screentime works out nicely between the six of them.
Unfunny Nerd Stereotypes: The TV Series makes billions, and I get a 23 cent raise for doing gallons of legitimate IT work. What a world.
Watch Da Birdie
I buy cakes for myself on my birthday it's not weird lots of people do it I bet
Yeah, but there's a difference between finding an actor to play a actual job that would take years of training and specialization (that would dissuade them from being an actor in the first place), and finding an actor who is into "nerd" hobbies.
It would appear that finding actors that the audience enjoys is more important than finding actors who are familiar with the subject matter.
Ninja Scooter
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You find people that work on the show, regardless of their actual real life interest in "nerd hobbies".
Watch Da Birdie
I buy cakes for myself on my birthday it's not weird lots of people do it I bet
Perhaps, but I imagine there are plenty of actors out there who'd probably be able to deliver a more nuanced portrayal. I don't see why you can't have both.
Ninja Scooter
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They aren't looking for nuance. They want nerd stereotypes.
Good... great for them. I love this show
freenudemacusers
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mm, from what I've encountered from college self-described math and CS 'nerds', nuance isn't in their wheelhouse
megarockexe
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They should cut on the laugh track a bit so it's not as driving and obnoxious.
Arthr2ShdsJcksn
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With the record breaking syndication deal, they should fight for a raise.
Also the show is much better than Friends, regardless of the season.
Also the show is much better than Friends, regardless of the season.
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They deserve the raise, although it's a bit jammy for Parsons to seek more but him being the lead and the award winning talent it doesn't surprise me.
As someone else did a rating
Sheldon>Amy>Penny>>>Leonard>Bernadette>Howard>>>Raj
I'm interested to see what Amy and Bernadette get paid
As someone else did a rating
Sheldon>Amy>Penny>>>Leonard>Bernadette>Howard>>>Raj
I'm interested to see what Amy and Bernadette get paid
How is Parsons greedy?
Simpsons, if you count that as a big show in 2014
Helberg and Nayyar are indeed getting hosed. I was expecting them to not make as much but not even half, or in Nayyars case just a fourth is really bad.
I always found it great reading about the cast of Friends and how they went with the all for one, one for all approach.
Watch Da Birdie
I buy cakes for myself on my birthday it's not weird lots of people do it I bet
Oh yeah.
Interestingly enough, in an early episode before Amy was introduced, they even mention this fact. It's pretty weird looking back and having them reference "The Star of Blossom" who later came onto the show as a different character.
Fun Factor
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It's like the last sitcom on TV that still uses traditional comedy & is somewhat successful at it.
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