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Selleck: "Blue Bloods" Cast Took Pay Cuts to Stay On
30 Jul
Summary
- Cast took a 25% salary cut to continue 'Blue Bloods'.
- Show was ranked sixth in broadcast TV popularity.
- Selleck expresses frustration over the 'unpopular' cancellation.
Tom Selleck expressed his ongoing frustration regarding the cancellation of the CBS police procedural "Blue Bloods." The actor revealed that the cast was deeply committed to the show, which had become a "labor of love" over its 14 seasons.
To keep the series running, the cast collectively agreed to a substantial 25% reduction in their salaries. This sacrifice underscored their desire to continue working together on the program.
Despite these efforts and the show's considerable success, ranking sixth in popularity among broadcast television's top 100 shows in its fifteenth year, CBS ultimately decided to end "Blue Bloods." Selleck conveyed his disappointment, noting that the decision was made despite the cast's willingness to return and the program's strong audience engagement.
