UPDATED: Have we just seen the last of Parenthood? The critically praised NBC family drama had been expected to get one final season to close its run. I hear that is in jeopardy. The plan had been for a 13-episode final chapter, matching the sendoff of another acclaimed but ratings-challenged NBC series, comedy 30 Rock. However, in order to cut costs, I hear the network, which owns the show, has asked the large cast, which features a number of A-listers, to agree to reduce their guarantee to 9 episodes, meaning each cast member would appear in and paid for 9 of the 13 final episodes. I hear the two sides are at an impasse, with some of the main leads balking at the offer with the clock ticking. There is a deadline on the table and, if an agreement is not reached this afternoon, the series may go away. While never a broad show, Parenthood has received a warm reception for five seasons and is shepherded by Jason Katims, who is very well respected at NBC. The network just renewed his newest series, comedy About A Boy, for a second season.
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Parenthood is one of the best shows ever. It is definitely well rounded with real life issues. This is one of the last shows left with values. It is a show that captivates the young and old. I love watching it, my mother and father love it, both my son and daughter loves it, and my granddaughter loves it.
I think that they are canceling the best shows on TV, shows that have family story lines and replacing them with rediculous reality shows such as, singing competitions, dating competitions, etc, pretty soon we are not going to see good story lines but who is going to win a million dollars.
Another reason not to watch NBC. For whatever reason ($$)? NBC programming is the reason people don’t watch NBC. The few programs we watched on NBC were Parenthood, About a Boy, and Growing up Fisher. The networks we watch in order of preference are CBS, ABC, Fox, TNT … and NBC. Why? In one word … Programming.
Please keep this well written entertaining show for more seasons. This show is more about real families and reality than any of the so called “reality shows” on TV. NBC has too many news shows and not enough entertainment.
We Watch “Parenthood” because of the real life problems dealt with by the writer’s of the show. Of particular interest to us is the story line regarding the difficulties surrounding the young man and his parents dealing with autism spectrum challenges. A grandchild’s recent diagnosis has alerted us to the many other families who daily deal with this issue. We applaud the show for showing life as it may be for so many families who are still at a loss as to how to daily face the problems as they happen. Although we know that “Parenthood” is not a professional foot print to follow, at least it addresses the fact that there are many families who are interested in knowing that they are not alone. Please renew “Parenthood”.