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[TMYW]

 

Source: BBC News (of all places :D)

 

$1 million per episode seems about right. Jerry Seinfeld was making $1 million per episode 16 years ago.

[Hurmoth]

$1 million per episode seems about right. Jerry Seinfeld was making $1 million per episode 16 years ago.

The difference being, he was worth it.

The Big Bang Theory is no Seinfeld. Not even close. Five, 10 years from now, no one will remember or even care about this show. It just isn't good enough to stand the test of time like Seinfeld has.

[Jason S. Global Moderator]

going from $325k per episode to $1mil is a bit drastic, isnt it? Also, $325k per episode :o :|

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The difference being, he was worth it.

The Big Bang Theory is no Seinfeld. Not even close. Five, 10 years from now, no one will remember or even care about this show. It just isn't good enough to stand the test of time like Seinfeld has.

How do you figured it's not as good? It's consistently in the top spot for ratings, and it's won numerous awards. If you don't like the type of humor in the show, that's fine. But everything you said is pure opinion.

 

I sort-of liked Seinfeld when it was still airing new episodes, but whenever I see reruns now I can't stand it. Seinfeld's brand of humor had a shelf life too. (for me)

[+primortal Subscriber²]

going from $325k per episode to $1mil is a bit drastic, isnt it? Also, $325k per episode :o :|

Probably aim high and wind up somewhere in-between after negotiations :p

[Hurmoth]

How do you figured it's not as good? It's consistently in the top spot for ratings, and it's won numerous awards. If you don't like the type of humor in the show, that's fine. But everything you said is pure opinion.

 

I sort-of liked Seinfeld when it was still airing new episodes, but whenever I see reruns now I can't stand it. Seinfeld's brand of humor had a shelf life too. (for me)

I never said it wasn't opinion, but just because it is in the top spot for ratings doesn't mean it is memorable. Seinfeld has been incredibly influential in comedy across the spectrum, whereas Bang is a very generic comedy.

 

Seinfeld is the Dilbert of every day life. Big Bang is just another sitcom for mindless drones. There were a hundreds before it and there will be hundreds after it. It is essentially a faux geeky version of Friends and a crappy one at that.

 

I've also come to the conclusion that Chuck Lorre and his band of pig headed writers can't write a decent female character to save their life.

 

Award winning means nothing if you realize that awards are the opinions of other people and as a human being with a brain, I can form my own opinion on what is good and what isn't. Big Bang Theory hasn't been funny or even remotely good in years.

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I never said it wasn't opinion, but just because it is in the top spot for ratings doesn't mean it is memorable. Seinfeld has been incredibly influential in comedy across the spectrum, whereas Bang is a very generic comedy.

 

Seinfeld is the Dilbert of every day life. Big Bang is just another sitcom for mindless drones. There were a hundreds before it and there will be hundreds after it. It is essentially a faux geeky version of Friends and a crappy one at that.

 

I've also come to the conclusion that Chuck Lorre and his band of pig headed writers can't write a decent female character to save their life.

 

Award winning means nothing if you realize that awards are the opinions of other people and as a human being with a brain, I can form my own opinion on what is good and what isn't. Big Bang Theory hasn't been funny or even remotely good in years.

So I'm a "mindless drone" because I enjoy the show?

 

And the awards that it's winning and the ratings it's pulling are somehow less meaningful than the awards and ratings that Seinfeld had years ago, from the same communities, because YOU don't like the show?

[Hurmoth]

So I'm a "mindless drone" because I enjoy the show?

 

And the awards that it's winning and the ratings it's pulling are somehow less meaningful than the awards and ratings that Seinfeld had years ago, from the same communities, because YOU don't like the show?

The awards and ratings for Seinfeld have nothing to do with whether or not I like the show. How do you not get that? I would have liked Seinfeld regardless. My point is that my opinion of a show isn't dictated by other people's opinions.

 

Seinfeld, even 16 years later, is still in syndication. Do you honestly think that the Big Bang Theory has that kind of staying power? The series finale for Seinfeld had 76.3 million viewers; I seriously doubt Big Bang could garner such a respectable number.

 

This show just doesn't have the writing or the acting from the leads to justify paying them $1 million per episode.

[+virtorio MVC]

The awards and ratings for Seinfeld have nothing to do with whether or not I like the show. How do you not get that? I would have liked Seinfeld regardless. My point is that my opinion of a show isn't dictated by other people's opinions.

 

Seinfeld, even 16 years later, is still in syndication. Do you honestly think that the Big Bang Theory has that kind of staying power? The series finale for Seinfeld had 76.3 million viewers; I seriously doubt Big Bang could garner such a respectable number.

 

This show just doesn't have the writing or the acting from the leads to justify paying them $1 million per episode.

Whilst I agree with some of your opinions on this show, the actors are worth it based solely on the amount of money the show is making for the network, it's not an indication of quality.

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This show just doesn't have the writing or the acting from the leads to justify paying them $1 million per episode.

The only metrics for salary bargaining is how well the show is currently doing in ratings and how integral the actor's character is to the show. Like I said before, the show is doing extremely well in that department, and its is due in large part to the performances of Jim, Johnny, and Kaley. They absolutely deserve to be compensated as such for bringing in that much advertising money to CBS. The three of them also collectively bargain together. CBS can't afford to have all three of them walk, so that only furthers their case.

[Hurmoth]

Whilst I agree with some of your opinions on this show, the actors are worth it based solely on the amount of money the show is making for the network, it's not an indication of quality.

That's true. I read the show will made Warner Bros $3 billion. I think that was from Deadline a few weeks back.

 

Ridiculous though. There are people out there slaving away on amazing indie films, working themselves to death for pennies compared to these actors who make the same unfunny crap week after week.

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Big Bang Theory halts production due to pay dispute

The cast of The Big Bang Theory did not turn up for work after requesting pay rises

 

The Big Bang Theory is the most watched comedy on American TV and renewed its contract for a further three seasons earlier this year.

 

But production has halted on the show because its stars Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Kunal Nayyar and Simon Helberg did not turn up to work because of disputes over pay.

 

The actors, who play Sheldon Cooper, Penny, Raj Koothrappali and Howard Wolowitz on the show, were due to start rehearsing the script for the forthcoming eighth series.

 

A statement from Warner Bros Television (WBTV) said: "Due to ongoing contract negotiations, production on The Big Bang Theory - which was originally scheduled to begin today - has been postponed."

 

However, according to The Hollywood Reporter, they have been in negotiations with WBTV to increase their salaries since September.

 

The recommissioning of the show, which will see it on American screens until 2017, has given weight to the actors' demands.

 

Parsons, (who has won three Emmys and a Golden Globe for his performance in the show) Galecki and Cuoco are all seeking to increase their pay from $325,000 per episode to $1 million per episode. Helberg and Nayyar are looking for pay rises too.

 

The Big Bang Theory is currently averaging 20 million viewers a week and the pay hike would make the stars the highest paid on TV.

 

The Big Bang Theory creator Chuck Lorre recently said that he expected the negotiations would be swift: "There are people at WBTV and people representing the actors who have done this before.

 

"This will work itself out. I think it's great; I want them all to be crazy wealthy because nobody deserves it more than this cast. It'll work out."

 

The Big Bang Theory's new season is set to begin on September 22 in the US. Currently, the dispute is thought unlikely to affect that airdate.

 

Source: The Telegraph

[vanx]

Already posted here in the main Big Bang Theory thread: https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/598820-big-bang-theory/?view=findpost&p=596513355

[MikeChipshop Member]

At the end of the day, the show pulls in massive amounts of money from advertising and without these actors, the show wouldn't exist.

[Elliot B.]

At the end of the day, the show pulls in massive amounts of money from advertising and without these actors, the show wouldn't exist.

Doesn't mean they can take advantage.

 

Jumping from $325,000 (?190,000) per episode in season 7 to up to $1m (?584,000) per episode for season 8 is quite a jump to ask for...

[Rappy Veteran]

I for one have found the quality drop over recent seasons so to ask for pay increase is not on

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[Guest]

Oh give me a break, how is $325,000 for a week or two of work not enough? As much as I like the show, just fire them and end it.

[neufuse Veteran]

Oh give me a break, how is $325,000 for a week or two of work not enough? As much as I like the show, just fire them and end it.

Tell that to the actors on "Friends"

[BajiRav]

The difference being, he was worth it.

The Big Bang Theory is no Seinfeld. Not even close. Five, 10 years from now, no one will remember or even care about this show. It just isn't good enough to stand the test of time like Seinfeld has.

 

I disagree - I think the first 3 seasons of the Big Bang Theory will stand the test of time. I didn't like S4 much and haven't watched it regularly since (I don't usually watch or follow TV shows on their schedule).

 

I never really liked Seinfield - may be because I didn't watch it when it aired but when I did, I didn't like the humor and didn't really "get it".

[Rappy Veteran]

Big Bang Stars Jim Parsons, Johnny Galecki and Kaley Cuoco Ink New $90 Million Deals

After protracted negotiations that pushed back the show?s Season 8 start date until Wednesday, the trio have agreed to new three-year contracts worth $1 million an episode, per Deadline. (That?s up from the $300K-an-episode they had been earning.) When all the perks are factored in ? including signing bonuses and back-end fees ? the actors will likely pocket north of $90 million over the three years.

[_neutrino Veteran]

I feel bad for the production team. Also I don't think the show is going to last three more years is already lost is legs.

[123456789A]

I didn't realize this was the "top show in America" - was it always that popular?

[Vandalsquad]

I feel bad for the production team. Also I don't think the show is going to last three more years is already lost is legs.

 

This.

 

The show isn't seinfeld or friends quality. $500-$600k per episode is more then fair.

[Draconian Guppy]

This.

 

The show isn't seinfeld or friends quality. $500-$600k per episode is more then fair.

+1 adjust price for inflation.

[Rappy Veteran]

Simon Helberg & Kunal Nayyar Set New Deals

 

?Production on season eight of ?The Big Bang? Theory will begin Wednesday, August 6, with contract negotiations now having been concluded,? Warners said in a statement.

 

Helberg and Nayyar will see their paydays jump to the mid six-figure range, from around $100,000 per episode in recent years.

 

Sources said Helberg and Nayyar negotiated jointly through a lawyer who pushed hard for salary parity with the other trio. But during the past 48 hours the studio made a take-it-or-leave-it offer and a deadline of 3 p.m. PT today. The actors? rep was advised that their characters would be written out of the series if a deal could not be reached.