CBS on Keeping ‘Bull’ on Air Despite Michael Weatherly Allegations: ‘It’s a Very Popular Show’

[KatrinaL]

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CBS network head Kelly Kahl told the reporters and critics in the audience that Weatherly was “remorseful and apologetic” when the allegations from former co-star Eliza Dushku first came to light, and was remorseful and apologetic again once the settlement emerged, noting that no other incidents around Weatherly’s behavior have been reported.
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“I can’t speak for Amblin, but to us, it’s a show that does very well,” said Kahl. “It’s a very popular show. More than 10 million people watch every week. Michael is loved by our audience, and even after these allegations came out, people continued to watch. It’s a popular show we want to keep on our air, and it’s a very good show as well.”
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CBS on Keeping ‘Bull’ on Air Despite Michael Weatherly Allegations: ‘It’s a Very Popular Show’

Any thoughts about this decision? I used to like Michael Weatherly, but I don't anymore. I'm glad ED proved her case and got her settlement, still, I'm not sure what to think about keeping the show (tbh, I haven't watched it).

 

[Cohen]

It’s 12th out of 14 dramas. That’s some, excuse my pun, bull. It’s because CBS is a good ole boy network, which takes a literal lawsuit (or multiple) to stop top boys from continuing in the network. CBS execs dismissed Pauley Perrette’s evidence of a bad work environment thanks to Mark Harmon with a “Well she’s now working on a show on our network so she can’t be that mad”. Like no, she quit a job she loved doing for 15 years because of a horrible situation that you refused to acknowledge. She is only coming back because it’s a different set.

 

[Skanky Vamp]

Good for them for doing the right thing.