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Annie Potts Calls CBS 'Stupid Business Move' After 'Young Sheldon' Ends
Annie Potts accused CBS of a 'stupid business move' after 'Young Sheldon' ended, sparking backlash at the network.
In brief
Annie Potts accused CBS of a 'stupid business move' after 'Young Sheldon' ended, sparking backlash at the network. Annie Potts called ending 'Young Sheldon' a 'stupid business move' after its peak popularity, causing CBS to feel hurt and leading to a mediator role for Chuck Lorre. Originally reported by TheWrap.
Young Sheldon Ending Sparks Debate
Annie Potts called ending 'Young Sheldon' a 'stupid business move' after its peak popularity.
“I was shocked. We’re the number one show on network TV, number one on Netflix.”
Potts' Comments Stirred CBS Anger
Potts' remarks caused CBS to feel hurt, leading to Chuck Lorre mediating between her and the network.
“CBS has asked me to call you and tell you that their feelings are hurt.”
Lorre's Mediation Role
Chuck Lorre became a mediator between Potts and CBS after her comments went viral.
“She wasn’t necessarily wrong, though.”
Potts' Reaction to CBS
Potts admitted she misunderstood CBS's decision to end the show, saying it was 'a stupid business move.'
“I think it was a stupid business move to me.”
CBS's Response to Potts
CBS stated they had creatively decided to end 'Young Sheldon' and not a business decision.
“We were creatively done with it.”
Potts' Viral Quote
Potts' quote went viral, causing backlash from entertainment outlets despite not mentioning CBS by name.
“It was my truth.”
Lorre's Perspective
Lorre emphasized that CBS trusted them to make creative decisions, not business ones.
“It’s time for this little boy to go to Caltech.”
Potts' Understanding of the Situation
Potts acknowledged the show's peak popularity but felt CBS's decision was a 'stupid business move.'
“I was just about to take off in an airplane.”
Potts' Final Thoughts
Potts admitted she was 'hurt' by CBS's decision but understood it was a creative choice.
“My feelings were a little hurt, too.”
Spinoff Development
The spinoff 'Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage' debuted months after 'Young Sheldon' ended.
“Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage debuted just months after Young Sheldon wrapped up its seven-season run.”
The takeaway
Annie Potts called ending 'Young Sheldon' a 'stupid business move' after its peak popularity, causing CBS to feel hurt and leading to a mediator role for Chuck Lorre.
