LETTER TO HBO
Chris Albrecht, Chairman
HBO Entertainment
2500 Broadway, Ste. 400
Santa Monica, CA 90404
RE: Deadwood Television Series
Dear Chairman Albrecht:
It is with great sadness that I read press accounts of HBO refusing to pick up the contracts of the various Deadwood cast and crew and of the possible cancellation of this excellent series. I for one subscribe to HBO almost entirely for its’ original programming. I am able to access any movie I choose to, through TIVO, Netflix and/or purchase. Without HBO’s excellent original programming, I will cancel my subscription to your network.
I have been a subscriber to HBO for more than 15 years, and unfortunately, I am starting to see a disturbing pattern of disregard for your viewers and their favorite programs. Your original programming is unique to television , with extremely high quality productions, awesome talent, incredible writing and artistic freedom. It would be a shame if all you looked at was the bottom line with regard to programming.
I have particularly been a fan of Deadwood, The Sopranos and Rome. I realize that these programs are very expensive to produce but I hate to think that you would so callously cancel a television show because it is expensive. It is obvious that HBO knew when it began Deadwood production that it would be an expensive show to make.
I feel the actors on Deadwood have been treated quite shabbily, in that they were led to believe they would have a fourth season on Deadwood. I am sure many of the actors put off other work so that they would be available for Deadwood season 4. As a fan, I am extremely disappointed that there will be no real resolution to the series.
I urge you and your board to reconsider the non-renewal of the actors’ contracts, and let David Milch complete a final season of Deadwood in order to resolve the show. I thank you in advance for your consideration in this matter.
I encourage all you Deadwood Fans to Write and Call HBO as well.
