The Rise and BITTER End of The Drew Carey Show: ABC's $152 Million Mistake | classic tv shows

The Rise and BITTER End of The Drew Carey Show: ABC's $152 Million Mistake | classic tv shows What happened to The Drew Carey Show? It went from a struggling sitcom to one of ABC's biggest hits, drawing millions of viewers every week and turning Drew Carey and its unforgettable cast into household names. But then ABC signed a $152 million deal that locked the network into producing more seasons, even as the ratings collapsed. In this deep dive, we uncover the contract that trapped ABC, the bizarre way the final seasons were handled, and why the show disappeared for nearly two decades. #classictv #TVNostalgia #RetroTVShows #ForgottenTVShows #VintageTelevision