May 24th, 2012
12:23 PM ET
Memo leaks on 'Community' showrunner shuffle?The plot surrounding “Community” creator Dan Harmon's replacement has thickened. The Hollywood Reporter says it has obtained “a talking-points memo” sent from the studio behind the critically acclaimed NBC show to the cast and reps over the weekend. The intention? To minimize any media fireworks over the beloved but outspoken showrunner's dismissal.
The purported memo provides specific, detailed suggestions on what "Community" cast members should say if questions regarding Harmon's abrupt exit from the show arise during interviews. For example, the memo said to be from Sony noted that should anyone be asked why Harmon was "let go from the show," the appropriate response would be: "We're not made aware of why staffing changes take place but I will always be grateful to Dan for his great work on the show and wish him only the best. We're also excited that we'll be back on NBC's schedule in the fall and are looking forward to working on those episodes." Should anyone be asked if he or she was "aware that Dan was going to be let go," the memo offers this response: "No, that's not something we're consulted on. I'm sad to see him go but I am looking forward to starting our next 13 episodes of 'Community.'" The studio confirmed Friday that David Guarascio and Moses Port will replace Harmon when “Community” begins airing again this fall. For his part, a disappointed Harmon - who responded to his firing via his Tumblr - has received support from many of the show's actors, who rushed to Twitter to offer words of encouragement last week.
« Previous entry'Idol's' Ace Young, Diana DeGarmo are engaged
 |
  About this blog
Our daily cheat-sheet for breaking celebrity news, Hollywood buzz and your pop-culture obsessions.  |
It is a shame that an employee of the NBC family would deliberately leak a confidential memo. I'm just excited and anxiously awaiting the new 13 episode season of Community.
(Boss, Did I say that right?)
Disgusting that he's being fired. He created the show and I fear that with only ordering 13 episodes, NBC is revealing their lack of faith in Dan's replacements. I share their lack of faith.
He isnt very tall, is he? would u call that a midget? i bet he has a little weiner
Raveon for the gang.
How talll is David Cassidy?
hello mary lou!
Team sucks.
A non-news item. That is standard verbiage companies give employees to say when there is a news worthy event. There is nothing more to it, no evil scheme, no black hellicopters, no cover up. People who are in the press/media should know that.