why did barney miller end

Although nearly four decades have passed since Barney Miller graced the screens of ABC, it still stands as a favorite sitcom among its contemporaries. But why did it have to end?

By the time the eighth season rolled around, it was proving to be a costly endeavor to produce the show; not only were the actors commanding salaries of $150,000 per episode, but the expenditure for the set was steadily increasing.

After a while, the performers in the cast began to flag. Those who had voyaged with the production from the start were motivated to seek out fresh, novel undertakings.

In  https://www.mskendmill.com/Carbide-Tungsten-Steel-4-Flutes-Square-End-Mill-For-Stainless-Steel-pd42028811.html , Danny Arnold, the mastermind behind the show and the executive producer, desired a finale while the show was still celebrated. He was determined to dodge its transformation into a dull, clichée comedy dragging out its tired plotlines.

In May of 1982, the 12th Precinct of the beloved sitcom Barney Miller said their fond farewells in the episode "The End of the Rainbow." Barney (Hal Linden) and the rest of the crew acknowledged their gratitude to viewers in an emotionally poignant closure to the much-loved show.

Unfortunately, the show is done and dusted, however, it is understandable the reason for its wrap up. Thankfully, the content is still available to us through syndication and DVD.