Boycott CSI

[JPPT1974]

Did you hear that CSI producers and staff got rid of two of it's stars, George Eads(Nick) and Jorja Fox(Sarah). Sure it may get good ratings but it won't be as good without those two. Betcha the show and the network it is on, CBS will get tons and tons of letters because whoever replaces them won't be as good I am afraid.

 

[KidDitto]

I heard but I thought it was Marg H. The red head and I love her.

Apparently, they were fired because they always show up LATE to work? Isn't that the Hollywood way?

 

[KidDitto]

Found it

They did not show up for work in a salary dispute.

That is how Suzzanne Summers lost her job on Threes Company.

You'd think they's be happy with all the big bucks and being on a successful show.

 

[Anna N. Amos]

Here is a link and what was stated


http://www.usatoday.com/life/television/news/2004-07-15-csi-firings_x.htm

George Eads, who plays Nick Stokes, and Jorja Fox, who plays Sara Sidle, were dismissed by CBS Thursday, the first day of scheduled filming on the show's fifth season. Both had three years left in their current contracts. But as actors often do, they held out for bigger pay increases.

The network, which refused to comment, is said to already have begun casting replacement actors for similar roles. CBS chief Leslie Moonves appears to be setting a hard-line example by refusing to negotiate with actors still under contract, particularly those in supporting roles. Co-star Marg Helgenberger also is angling for more money, and although she called in sick Thursday, she is expected to return. The other actors, including William Petersen, were not affected

 

[MrsGnomeCrusher]

Can't say this is a reason to boycott this show. It's a business and if the two that didn't show up wanted to the play the game, I'm glad CBS called their bluff.

Although I hardly watch tv much anymore, I guess it doesn't matter if I boycott or not.

 

[Glaz]

It would be different if they got rid of the main stars. I like the nick and sarah characters but they aren't the heart of the show.

 

[Cozmo]

I think Carmine Giovinazzo said it best:

When "CSI: NY" cast members were asked to comment on the actions by Fox and Eads, only Carmine Giovinazzo was game.

"I'd be shining Moonves' shoes and caddying for him every weekend if I was making that much money," the actor said.

Leslie Moonves is co-president and co-chief operating officer of CBS parent company Viacom.

Origina link is here

I really do not see any reason to boycott the show.

 

[prettyrose436]

I love these two characters and was very sad to hear that they were leaving the show b/c of their greediness.

 

[eutychus]

I think it's sad that Jorja Fox and George Eads were so demanding, but I am glad that CBS decided to fire them. I'm not sure if they're dispensable, but it's good not to see a network allowing actors to panhandle.

 

[Sam the Record Man]

I think that Mr. Deeds said it best ...

Well, if the show wasn't doing so well, would you be willing to take a pay cut??? no?? that just doesnt seem fair, does it?