The comic 's venture into prime time three years ago was pitched as an attempt by the network to parlay his proven popularity into a commercially successful show . The cut amounts to $ 15 million , NBC says . He also extended contract until a few months later , the network says . `` `` staff was cut by one employees , source said .
The cut amounts to $ 15 million , NBC says . He also extended contract until a few months later , the network says . `` `` staff was cut by one employees , source said .