I hear the Robertsons, who have been catapulted to A-list celebrity status by the
success of Duck Dynasty, have been able to secure the big salary increases they had
been seeking. I’ve learned that under the new agreement, the clan will earn more than
$200,000 an episode, divvied up among the nine adults and 11 kids on the show. That is
roughly 4-5 times what the Robertsons previously made. Additionally, I hear the new
pact includes additional seasons for the show as well as series/cast options. The Robertsons
started conversations with A&E and series producer Gurney Prods. in early 2013, delaying
the show’s fourth season. Duck Dynasty eventually went into production, and a fourth season
premiere date was set, all while negotiations were ongoing. A&E and WME, which reps the Robertsons,
had no comment.
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