Star Ten Danson is not involved, but the "Becker" co-stars are obviously hoping to have financial success similar to the cast of NBCs "Friends" when that entire cast banded together to try and get a hefty pay raise.
Almost a month ago the actors staged a one-day sick out hoping to get Paramount to increase their pay. Paramount officials retaliated by sending a doctor to their home and threatening legal action. The "Becker" co-stars returned to work the next day.
News and notes from the world of television:
Bob Hope hospitalized: As of the day of this writing, veteran entertainer Bob Hope remains hospitalized with what his publicist calls a mild case of pneumonia. Hope, 98, has been a success in every entertainment medium there is including vaudeville, radio, television and motion pictures. We here at Suite101.Com wish him a speedy recovery.
The fall television series begins: This week begins the annual television ritual of premiering some of the new "fall" television series and the return of some favorites. They are:
Saturday, September 1st The Fox Network welcomes back "Cops" and "Americans Most Wanted" in a special two-hour block beginning at 8 p.m. PST.
Monday, September 3rd UPN welcomes the return of the comedy series "The Hughleys" and the premiere of their new comedy series "One on One" beginning at 8 p.m., PST.
Tuesday, September 4th The PAX-TV Network features the season premiere of "Mysterious Ways" at 9 p.m., PST.
Wednesday, September 5th NBC debuts "Lost" at 8 p.m., PST. This is a reality series from the production company of late night host Conan OBrien.
CBS debuts a similar-themed reality series entitled "Amazing Race" at 9 p.m., PST.
Thursday, September 6th ABC marks the return of the popular series "Whose Life Is It Anyway?" at 8 p.m., PST.
This week in television history: September 4, 1954 marked the premiere of the television edition of "Captain Midnight." Richard Webb starred in the title role of Captain Midnight, a World War I flying ace who battled the evil Secret Squadron. The series originally began on radio and then transitioned to television. For more information on this series check out http://www.yesterdayland.com/popopedia/s...
Web site of the week: One of my all-time favorite western series was "Wagon Train." Legendary western actor Ward Bond starred as Major Seth Adams, leader of the wagon train that brought a slew of big name guest stars
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