jjt

from eonline:

[*Edited- I put "spoilers and speculations" in the thread title so this wouldn't appear to be just a discussion thread. Thanks! -Nikki]

[ 12-28-2003: Message edited NikNak ]

That_70s_Ho

I wish I still cared because I used to love Becker but I stopped watching it this season. I don't think the ratings dropped because of timeslot change but because of Nancy Travis. She has really ruined the show and can't hold a candle to Reggie. She's mean rather than funny.

Still, the cast is really talented and I'm sure they're happy.

jjt

rerun reminder

Sunday, 13

Becker
Once Upon a Time
30 min.
Margaret looks back 10 years to her first meeting with John. She recalls persuading him to hire her and keep his practice open instead of closing shop and returning to Boston. At the diner, Bob hides from an angry tenant who wants him to fix a clogged drain. Franklin: Wendell Wright. Margaret: Hattie Winston. Bob: Saverio Guerra

NLA

Read today in the paper that Becker has been renewed for the Fall season... Will run on Wednesday nights...
CBS is doing a comedy block in the 2nd hour of prime time...
60 Minutes II
King of Queens / BECKER
The Brothers of Poland

Becker replaces the Stones which will be a winter mid season replacement

NLA

From the Futon Critic:
"Thursday, July 3, 2003 - 9:34 AM
'Becker' Lands Spot on CBS Fall Schedule
By Brian Ford Sullivan


CHICAGO (thefutoncritic.com) -- Citing a host of concerns about its upcoming Wednesday schedule, CBS announced yesterday it will push back its freshman comedy "The Stones" until midseason. In its place at 9:30/8:30c, the Eye has promoted "Becker" to a fall start. The network had previously ordered 13 episodes of the veteran comedy for midseason.

The news comes after growing nervousness by the network about pairing "King of Queens" with an unfamiliar sitcom on Wednesdays. CBS has had little success on the night with comedies and hopes that "Queens" and "Becker" combined will bring enough recognition to carve out an audience. "Queens" closed this past season in the lead-off spot on Monday nights while "Becker" aired on Sundays. CBS executives also hope the addition of "Becker" will provide a better lead-in to its new drama "The Brotherhood of Poland, N.H." at 10:00/9:00c.

This isn't the first time "Becker" has been pushed into a larger role than originally imagined. Last season the Ted Danson-led comedy was set to air Sundays at 8:30/7:30c following newcomer "Bram & Alice." As the fall approached, the Eye decided to put "Becker" at 8:00/7:00c in front of "Bram & Alice" over concerns that the new comedy couldn't tentpole the 8:00/7:00c spot. It turns out they were right: the freshman laffer was axed after four weeks on the air.

As for "The Stones," the comedy about two adult children (Jay Baruchel and Lindsay Sloane) who live with their divorcing parents (Robert Klein and Judith Light) will bow at some point during midseason."

jjt

NLA .. thanks much for the heads up. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

HoBiscuit

What happened to Reggie anyway? I hadn't watched the show for a while - then the next time I tuned in she was gone and the Nancy Travis character was there. What happened? I liked her character.

NLA

I was wondering the same thing... I found the following at: http://www.eonline.com/News/Items/0,1,9992,00.html

"
"Becker" Boots Terry Farrell

by Mark Armstrong
May 22, 2002, 3:00 PM PT

Well, if all else fails, there's always Star Trek conventions.

Terry Farrell, the former model and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine beauty who plays the diner owner Reggie on CBS' hit comedy Becker, has been let go from the series after four seasons, as producers have decided to take the Ted Danson show in a "new creative direction."

(No, we don't know what that means, either.) a d v e r t i s e m e n t


A spokeswoman for Paramount Network Television was mum about any details regarding Farrell's departure, saying only that the 38-year-old actress will not be back for any episodes next season.

The move comes at an especially bizarre time for Becker: Monday's cliffhanger season finale featured Farrell's character and Becker's new neighbor, played by Nancy Travis, both revealing their feelings for the doctor.

While promoting the show last month, Farrell didn't seem too peeved about Reggie's "on-off" relationship with Becker.

"They hit on that like three times a year, within sweeps, to make it look like it's more than it is," she told the Bergen County (New Jersey) Record. "You don't have to keep hammering away at it every show, you know."

Either way, Monday's episode wrapped up another successful season for the Monday-night comedy, as it averaged 16.3 million viewers following Everybody Loves Raymond. Next season, the comedy is moving to Sundays at 8:30 p.m.

This isn't the first time Farrell has had differences with the higher-ups. Last fall, she joined fellow Becker costars Shawnee Smith, Hattie Winston, Alex Desert and Saverio Guerra in filing a lawsuit against Paramount Network Television over a salary dispute. After staging a sickout, the fivesome eventually settled their squabble with the studio and production resumed.

Prior to Becker, Farrell was best known for her role as science officer Jadzia Dax on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. She also played the girlfriend of Rodney Dangerfield's son in the 1986 comedy Back to School. Meanwhile, the Iowa-born actress just finished shooting the Lifetime original movie Losing It, set to air in July. "

NLA

Becker receives an Emmy nomination
"Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: Betty Garrett, "Becker," CBS; Georgia Engel, "Everybody Loves Raymond," CBS; Christina Applegate, "Friends," NBC; Cloris Leachman, "Malcolm in the Middle," Fox; Betty White, "Yes, Dear," CBS."
from http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...l?nav=hptop_ts

NLA

Upcoming episodes of Becker (information from CBS)
10-22-03
"A Little Ho-mance" -- Becker finds it difficult to break the news to Jake when Jake's grandmother dies in a compromising position.
Jake is in a state of mourning following his grandmother’s passing, however, at the memorial service, Jake is reminded of his "Nana’s" many kind deeds, especially with her male friends. Meanwhile, Chris is beginning to think that Becker doesn’t have one romantic bone in his body until he does the unthinkable and attempts to knock her socks off.

10-29-03
"Spontaneous Combustion" -- Chris and Becker are sexually frustrated after many attempts to take their relationship to the next level in which nothing seems to be working, on BECKER, Wednesday, Oct. 29 (9:30-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

At her wit’s end, Chris decides to spice up their relationship and shows up at Becker's office for a little mid-day romp. A shocked Becker is reluctant at first but starts to respond, but they’re both in for another surprise. Meanwhile, Jake is continuing to have a hard time dealing with his nana's death, which is driving everyone crazy.

NLA

Last I heard, CBS has decided to keep Becker. It was in limbo when the season began. But its holding its own after King of Queens. So it looks like 'the stones' will have to find another time period in the spring.

next on Becker... from CBS
Wednesday, Dec. 3, 9:30PM ET/PT "Chock Full ‘O Nuts"

When Becker and Chris' places of business are being over-run with loonies that have been roaming the streets ever since their halfway house was shut down, Becker decides to round up his new eccentric friends and takes the law into his own hands with an organized march for justice.

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