Each year, networks and streaming platforms all look to bring new shows around for fans to sink their teeth into. Most shows are completely forgotten about, while some can make a bit of noise. Few, however, actually catch on and become successful. When these shows succeed, however, Netflix, HBO, or whichever network it is on, stands to make a fortune.

Fans always enjoy the final product, but a lot happens behind the scenes. Drama is inevitable on set, and sometimes, a fracture can start to cause a show to sink, sometimes for good.

Let's take a look back on a former hit show that was allegedly undone by drama going on behind the scenes.

A Lot Happens On Set

Working on a television show is a difficult job for everyone, as there is a lot going on to make something great happen in a short amount of time. The truth of the matter is that there is a ton of pressure being applied from the network, and everyone feels the weight of it while working crazy hours.

Can working on set be a ton of fun? Of course it can be fun. However, it is a work environment that is simply not meant for everyone. Being on a healthy and thriving set probably makes for a great experience, but there have been some horror stories about dealing with terrible things while production is underway.

While on set, many things can take place, including the inevitable clash between contrasting personalities. Most of the time, things are swept under the rug, but at other times, these clashes can cause irreparable damage.

Even the most popular shows on the air will deal with drama behind the scenes.

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'Cybill' Was A Hit Show

In January of 1995, Cybill made its debut on the small screen looking to find a place in a stacked television era. The series was created by future legend Chuck Lorre, and it wisely tabbed the popular and talented Cybill Shepherd as its lead.

The actress had already been a major success in Hollywood, with her time on Moonlighting proving that she could be a major success on television. As if that show wasn't impressive enough, she had also shown that she could thrive on the big screen, having been in movies like The Last Picture Show and Taxi Driver prior to Moonlighting.

Shepherd was joined on the show by performers like Christine Baranski, Alicia Witt, and Alan Rosenberg. On camera, the lead performers had fantastic chemistry with one another, and they did an amazing job of bringing the script to life each week.

For 4 seasons and 87 episodes, Cybill was able to thrive on the small screen. Season 4 ended on a cliffhanger, and most fans assumed that a 5th season was right around the corner. Unfortunately, the 5th season never came to pass, and there are conflicting reasons as to why the show ended prematurely.

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Drama Allegedly Tore It Down

So, what in the world was going on behind the scenes of Cybill? Unfortunately, there was plenty of alleged drama brewing, and instead of things being dealt with so that the show could continue, it all boiled over and allegedly had a hand in ending the hit show.

According to TheDelite, "The series was created by TV comedy icon Chuck Lorre, but he was fired shortly into its run as Shepherd took over more creative control. Shepherd also reportedly resented co-star Christine Baranski after she won an Emmy Award in a supporting role, creating a toxic atmosphere on set. That’s what caused co-star Alan Rosenberg to call working on the series the “worst job” he’s ever had."

Shepherd herself would counter the claims of having resentment towards Baranski, saying, "I would have liked to have won, but I didn’t hold it against Christine!”

Now, this is all quite interesting to note, especially when taking into consideration Shepherd's past on television. During the 80s, she was a major star on Moonlighting, but she notoriously feuded with co-star, Bruce Willis. Lo and behold, she is alleged to have had beef with Baranski on Cybill.

The actress, however, believes that there is another reason why the hit show was cancelled.

According to USA Today, "Cybill Shepherd says her eponymous mid-1990s sitcom "Cybill" might have gone on for another five seasons had she not rejected the sexual advances of disgraced CBS chief Les Moonves."

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Whether one side or the other is right, one things remains true: Cybill was a hit that ended abruptly on a cliffhanger.

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