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NBC cancels ‘Lopez vs. Lopez’ after 3 seasons as George Lopez speaks out over ending: ‘This wasn’t just a show’

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NBC cancels ‘Lopez vs. Lopez’ after 3 seasons as George Lopez speaks out over ending: ‘This wasn’t just a show’

George Lopez will exit the sitcom world once again as NBC canceled “Lopez vs. Lopez” after three seasons NBC cut the struggling sitcom on Friday, just days before the network was scheduled to pitch the company’s future programming to advertisers, according to Deadline. The jokester, who previously led the Emmy-award-winning “George Lopez” show from 2002 … Read more

Former NBC president Warren Littlefield recalls ‘gifted’ Matthew Perry ‘saving’ 1996 upfronts

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Former NBC president Warren Littlefield recalls ‘gifted’ Matthew Perry ‘saving’ 1996 upfronts

Former NBC president Warren Littlefield revealed how Matthew Perry once saved the network during its disastrous 1996 upfronts. The beloved actor, who was propelled to global stardom after landing the role of funnyman Chandler Bing in the hit sitcom “Friends,” used his quick wit and charm to woo a room of execs when things derailed during a presentation. … Read more