It was an expensive show to produce, since the stars cost $4000 a week, and another $1,600 went each week to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for the use of their name in the show's title. This eventually became a factor in Squibb's decision to cancel the series after only 39 weeks.
The high cost of production, due to star salaries of $4000 per week and an additional $1600 weekly fee to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for using their name in the show's title, ultimately led to Squibb's decision to cancel the series after 39 weeks.