Fans left hanging as internal network disputes derail planned fifth season of hit sitcom 'My Name Is Earl'.
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NBC wanted to renew the show, but production studio Fox demanded a renegotiated deal with 'more money' - a request NBC refused, leading to the series' abrupt cancellation.
Creator Greg Garcia had a perfect ending planned, including Earl meeting someone with their own 'list' of mistakes to make amends for, but viewers never got to see it.
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Earl Hickey, Ethan Suplee, Randy Hickey, Greg Garcia, Jason Lee, NBC, Fox Studio, My Name Is Earl, My Name Is Earl Season 5