Cancelled show(s) [Archive]

ca_girl

10-06-2006, 02:40 PM

For the Fall season... first up is Smith!

http://tv.msn.com/tv/article.aspx?news=236870&GT1=7703

CBS' 'Smith' First New Show to Bite Dust
Oct 6, 1:53 PM EST

The Associated Press

Here's something Ray Liotta and Virginia Madsen won't be putting on their resumes: stars of the first new TV show to bite the dust this fall. "Smith," the Tuesday night CBS drama with Liotta leading a band of high-stakes thieves, is off the schedule, the network said Friday. It will be replaced temporarily by reruns of "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" and "Criminal Minds."

Networks don't like to use the word "cancel" — it sounds so messy — but the show's producers have been given no promise that it will return.

Its last episode had only 8.4 million viewers on Tuesday, according to Nielsen Media Research. It faced tough competition in the time slot from NBC's "Law & Order: SVU" and ABC's "Boston Legal."

Meanwhile, NBC announced the sort-of cancellation of its Wednesday night drama "Kidnapped," which stars Jeremy Sisto. NBC gambled by putting the show in the time slot held for a long time by "Law & Order," and it failed miserably.

"Kidnapped" will be moved to the television purgatory of Saturday nights, starting Oct. 21. Its producers have been told to wrap up the serialized drama's story lines by the end of the show's 13-episode order, NBC said.

Networks have been wrestling with how to satisfy fans who've gotten involved in serialized dramas when the ratings are poor enough for the show to be canceled.

Fox has put its new comedy "Happy Hour" on hiatus, but insists it will return.

jennylou

10-06-2006, 02:41 PM

My DH will be bummed, he's been watching Kidnapped and Smith.

jimmysgirl424

10-06-2006, 02:47 PM

Bummer! I caught the first episode and actually liked it quite a bit. :(

I've heard of two shows that aren't doing well. One is on a 2 week production hiatus; "Till Death" (the new Brad Garrett comedy) and also "Jericho" which has had terrible ratings so far. I really, really like Jericho, so that was disappointing to hear.

kazata

10-06-2006, 02:49 PM

Huh. I actually kinda liked Smith. I guess I'll have to watch "the Nine" instead as my "new" show (to me they had sort of similar feels, just different perspectives). If CBS was going to cancel a show, I would have preferred they cancel Shark - that one I only watched the first episode.

ca_girl

10-06-2006, 03:20 PM

If CBS was going to cancel a show, I would have preferred they cancel Shark - that one I only watched the first episode.

I've seen a couple episodes. It reminds me of House in a court room, but not nearly as clever.

KaliLily

10-06-2006, 03:39 PM

I never watched any episodes of Smith, for the same reason it failed - it was up against L&O: SVU and Boston Legal. Those are 2 of my favorite shows, and I refuse to tape more than 1 show/timeslot!

Mooshie

10-06-2006, 03:43 PM

My DH and I both really liked Smith....bummer!

Sophia

10-06-2006, 05:46 PM

You might want to check out Brilliant But Cancelled's "Death Watch (http://www.brilliantbutcancelled.com/deathwatch/)." Smith is actually the 3rd, not the first, to be put on permanent hiatus, since the network isn't actually using the word cancelled.

Clubqueen

10-06-2006, 09:40 PM

Not really surprised. DH and I watched the first episode of "Smith" and we weren't impressed. Never watched it again.

jesseybell

10-07-2006, 07:03 AM

:( I liked Smith. I used to watch L&O: SVU but wanted something new.

This is why I am reluctant to watch new shows - I like them and they go away.

tinkerbelljenny

10-07-2006, 10:23 PM

I watched Smith because I love Ray, bummer. I always end up watching the shows that get cancelled.

Soulmate

10-08-2006, 08:37 AM

"The War at Home" needs to go away. It is the worst show I've seen in years. Its a shame because I like the actor who plays the dad.

"Till Death" is a photocopy of "Everybody Loves Raymond" just with different actors.This is why I am reluctant to watch new shows - I like them and they go away.ITA, that is why I didn't start watching "Lost" (the premise sounded like it could be bad). Then when I found out how good it was, there was no way I could catch up :(

Brandles

10-08-2006, 02:12 PM

"The War at Home" needs to go away. It is the worst show I've seen in years. Its a shame because I like the actor who plays the dad.

ITA!!! I am still wondering WHY it's on!

laura

10-08-2006, 02:16 PM

I had high hopes for Kidnapped from the previews, but the episode I watched (#2) seemed lame to me.

WestieMomma

10-08-2006, 04:24 PM

Does anyone know why King of Queens isn't on yet? I love that show. I tried searching to see if it was cancelled but couldn't find anything.

Katy

10-09-2006, 01:52 AM

I really, really hope they dont' cancel Men in Trees. It's quirky and a fun hour (which usually means they'll cancel - seems to be my luck)

Heck, if you want to cancel something, cancel Ghost Whisperer. I never watched it last year, but watched the premiere because of the "twist" and now, three shows in, it just sucks! How in the world did that show make it this far?

Sophia

10-09-2006, 07:28 AM

ITA, that is why I didn't start watching "Lost" (the premise sounded like it could be bad). Then when I found out how good it was, there was no way I could catch up :(

Same exact situation here. There's way too much to catch up with, so I haven't bothered.

jesseybell

10-09-2006, 08:17 AM

I am always so reluctant to try new shows because I usually end up watching the ones that no one else does and they get cancelled. And I don't watch the ones that don't. Though I have a friend who works in the entertainment industry so he usually tells me which 1-2 shows to watch because they will be successful - otherwise I wouldn't have watched 'Lost' from the beginning either - I hate flying - why would I want to watch a show about a plane crash? This season he told me I have to watch 'Heroes' - I am not that into it but DH loves it.

ca_girl

10-09-2006, 09:02 AM

ITA, that is why I didn't start watching "Lost" (the premise sounded like it could be bad). Then when I found out how good it was, there was no way I could catch up :(

I caught up by watching the DVD's. It's kinda better watching DVD's, since there are no commercials, but you miss out on the discussions after the show!

Raven_Girl

10-09-2006, 10:25 AM

Does anyone know why King of Queens isn't on yet? I love that show. I tried searching to see if it was cancelled but couldn't find anything.

Could be a mid-season replacement like Scrubs.
I havent heard about it being cancelled. have yoy checked the cbs site? ot fan sites?

LeslieR

10-09-2006, 10:38 AM

Raven_Girl

10-09-2006, 10:43 AM

King of Queens is definitely coming back-not sure when, though. Love that show!

My poor DH, he was a fan of both Smith and Kidnapped. I totally see why they are being cancelled, though. Not a fan of either.

I was listening to the radio today and one of the DJ's said it best, she said the characters were TOO mean and not likeable.
I hated Amy Smart's character, i love Simon Baker at first but then he stole the motorcycle and that killed my buzz for his character. I was about to cancel my Season Pass on it anyway.

Sophia

10-19-2006, 11:35 AM

Runaway on CW has been cancelled.

'Runaway' lost in shuffle as CW axes first drama

"Runaway" has run aground. The CW drama has been axed after four airings. The series from Sony Pictures Television, revolving around a family who goes on the lam after the father is wrongly accused of murder, opened to weak numbers in the Monday 9 p.m. slot behind "7th Heaven" late last month. CW shifted "Heaven" and "Runaway" from Monday to Sunday last week, but the change didn't help "Runaway," which averaged 1.8 million viewers in its last airing. CW has pulled the show entirely and will fill the Sunday 9 p.m. slot with repeats for the time being.

source (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr/television/brief_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003256238)

sarahh

10-19-2006, 12:05 PM

I heard on the radio this morning that Six Degrees and The Nine are on their way out too.

kmack

10-23-2006, 11:35 AM

I heard on the radio this morning that Six Degrees and The Nine are on their way out too.

really?! i am having no luck with shows this season...DH and i were into smith, and i have been watching six degrees and the nine. i need a good show to get hooked on! FWIW, i am so bored with lost...they need to reveal all the secrets asap and then be done with it.

Kay

10-23-2006, 11:41 AM

really?! i am having no luck with shows this season...DH and i were into smith, and i have been watching six degrees and the nine. i need a good show to get hooked on! FWIW, i am so bored with lost...they need to reveal all the secrets asap and then be done with it.

Have you watched Heroes? I love that show. It might be a little too like Lost for you. There are things that we don't know and probably won't find out for awhile.

I heard that Studio 60 is still not doing well. I wonder if it will get cancelled or if it will be allowed to finish out the season?

jimmysgirl424

10-23-2006, 02:17 PM

I heard that Studio 60 is still not doing well. I wonder if it will get cancelled or if it will be allowed to finish out the season?

Nooo!! :( Its not the best show out there, but its entertaining and Matt Perry is great in it! I thought I had heard it was given the green light for a full season, but I might have mixed it up with Jericho.

Jenyfer9

10-23-2006, 04:09 PM

WHAT? The Nine is out?????

KaliLily

10-23-2006, 04:13 PM

Runaway on CW has been cancelled.

I wondered why it wasn't on Sunday. I'd only seem one episode of it (last week), but enjoyed it. That's too bad. It seemed like a decent show.

JBB

10-23-2006, 06:20 PM

Oh, I am really hoping Six Degrees sticks around-it's really good! I still wish Convictions was on-I thought that was a really good show!

Katy

10-23-2006, 07:11 PM

I heard on the radio this morning that Six Degrees and The Nine are on their way out too.

I heard that Studio 60 is still not doing well. I wonder if it will get cancelled or if it will be allowed to finish out the season?

Entertainment Weekly did an article of the top 5 shows we need to watch but aren't (and gave quick recaps) and both the Nine and Studio 60 were on them. I watch them both and hope they don't get the ax.

Also, I was on the WB lot the other night (doing my "tourist" bit with a friend) and we saw the wardrobe trailer for Studio 60 (and I've seen the filming signs around town) so I know there's at least a couple more episodes in them. That War at Home show (don't watch it) was also filming next door to where we were.

Sophia

10-23-2006, 09:12 PM

I'm really liking Studio 60. It's nice to have a show that has something to say instead of just being flashy.

Sophia

10-26-2006, 04:28 PM

“Twenty Good Years” Actually Three Mediocre Weeks

After taking a dive on the DeathWatch (from Number 13 to number 7 in one week), the NBC sitcom featuring Jeffrey Tambor and John Lithgow has slipped into a coma. Some reports have said that the show has been cancelled, but NBC is stating that it may return as a mid-season replacement, fulfilling it’s initial order.
The sitcom earned great ratings in a demographic that matched Tambor and Lithgow (men over 60), but failed to capture an audience in the coveted 18-49 demographic. The rating for this past Wednesday night was a depressing 2.0.

source (http://blogs.brilliantbutcancelled.com/deathwatch_watch/)

Sophia

10-30-2006, 05:05 PM

I wasn't sure where to put this, but since it was presumed cancelled and is now back, I thought it would fit here.

"Happy Hour" Awakes from Coma
October 30, 2006

After lingering in a coma for just over a month, Fox is returning “Happy Hour” to air this Thursday night. Deathwatchers had previously called this show the first to go, and news that it was being pulled from the schedule caused little surprise.

The show had previously been described as “The Odd Couple” meets “Two and a Half Men” meets “The Iceman Cometh.” It centers around a group of boozy twenty-somethings who hash out their problems in a bar every day at 4pm. It’s like “Cheers” with a younger cast, or “Friends” with latent alcoholism.

This has been the main critique of “Happy Hour” -- that it’s similar to just about every other show in the universe, only it has nothing new to recommend it. We have returned the show to the active Deathwatch list due to this miraculous recovery, and you can bet we’ll be watching when it returns to air this Thursday (8:30pm EST) as the lead-in to the season premiere of “The O.C.”

source (http://blogs.brilliantbutcancelled.com/deathwatch_watch/2006/10/happy_hour_2.shtml)

Sophia

11-13-2006, 08:02 AM

Fox yanks 'Justice'
POSTED: 9:14 a.m. EST, November 13, 2006

LOS ANGELES, California (Hollywood Reporter) -- Fox has pulled its freshman legal drama "Justice" off the schedule, effective immediately.

The dismissal comes after the Victor Garber vehicle failed to gain traction in two different slots -- its original Wednesday 9 p.m. berth and, most recently, Monday at 9 p.m., following "Prison Break."

In its airing last week, "Justice" averaged 5.9 million viewers, holding on to just half of the "Prison Break" lead-in.

For the next two weeks, Fox will air repeats of hit medical drama "House" in the Monday 9 p.m. slot, which is warming up for the return of "24" in January.

source (http://www.cnn.com/2006/SHOWBIZ/TV/11/13/television.justice.reut/index.html)

eli1126

11-13-2006, 08:34 AM

Oh Darn! I liked Justice!

jellybeany

11-20-2006, 06:15 AM

Vanished on Fox is the newest show to get axed.

ca_girl

11-20-2006, 11:09 AM

Oh Darn! I liked Justice!

Me too! The only problem was they had it against Lost & then moved it against Heroes!! If they would've put it on at 8:00 Wednesday, i would've watched that, since there's nothing else on! :( I'm sad!

TriSigmaNC

11-26-2006, 08:07 PM

Did Six Degrees get cancelled as well? I'm so glad Boston Legal is now on Sunday's after Desperate Housewives.

PookiePrincess

11-26-2006, 08:16 PM

Yes, Six Degrees got cancelled. Or on permanent hiatus (whatever they call it now).

And I don't think that's a permanent time slot for Boston Legal. They're doing a 2-part show and showing the first half Sunday and the 2nd half during it's regular Tuesday time.

sem426

11-27-2006, 11:02 AM

http://www.nypost.com/seven/11272006/tv/nine_nixed_tv_.htm

the nine bites the dust as well....may return later in the season

alienhost

11-27-2006, 11:25 AM

I guess I won't bother watching the two episodes of Vanished on my DVR...I guess FOX moved it to Fridays to die.

I did give up on Six Degrees before it got cancelled and now The Nine is gone. Wow I really can't pick any decent shows can I? :)

kmack

11-28-2006, 05:57 PM

Wow I really can't pick any decent shows can I?

same goes for me - i was into Smith as well! :mad:

Rose

11-28-2006, 08:20 PM

I guess I won't bother watching the two episodes of Vanished on my DVR...I guess FOX moved it to Fridays to die.

That's cancelled too? I guess I won't watch the new one online. It gave me something to do when I was bored, I much more annoyed by the cancellation of Justice. Poor Spy Daddy.

Raven_Girl

11-29-2006, 01:47 PM

When did Six degrees get cancelled?

Michelle

11-30-2006, 03:52 PM

When did Six degrees get cancelled?

I'm hoping that it's not completely cancelled yet and they'll give it another try. On the ABC website there is a description for the next show and it is listed as showing in January 2007. I hope they follow through and show it!

BumbleB

12-01-2006, 10:01 AM

Just saw on the FOX website that JUSTICE is returning on a new night and time. Tonight, December 1st at 8/7c. :)

mommy2allyandaveri

10-23-2007, 09:15 PM

I've heard Journeyman and Viva Laughlin. Anyone know anything different?

southerner

10-23-2007, 09:18 PM

bump for mommy2allyandaveri

jennylou

10-23-2007, 09:29 PM

I haven't heard of any yet!

Off to google. :)

What do you think will get canceled? My bet is Cavemen.

jennylou

10-23-2007, 09:32 PM

I get Nashville and Viva Laughlin in my searches.

Kay

10-23-2007, 09:41 PM

Not journeyman....NOOOO. I haven't heard this. Is it really true???

Rosebud

10-23-2007, 09:54 PM

I've also heard Nashville and Viva Laughlin for certain.

Moonlight is staying for now, but maybe not permanently.

Haven't heard anything about Journeyman.

Niobe

10-23-2007, 11:37 PM

Moonlight is staying for now, but maybe not permanently.

*crosses fingers* Come on CBS, it's on Friday night at 9pm - have you really got anything better to air between the Ghost Whisperer and Numb3rs?

Sophia

10-24-2007, 04:49 AM

Oh, pleasepleaseplease not Journeyman! We love that show!!!!

Sophia

10-24-2007, 04:52 AM

Just found this:

By this time last year, CBS had already canceled “Smith,” the CW had axed “Runaway” and NBC had moved “Kidnapped” to Saturdays, where it would die the expected TV-graveyard death.

By contrast, this season's only cancellations have been “Nashville,” the who-cares reality soap from Fox, and the CW's ratings bottom-dweller, “Online Nation.” Otherwise, the big news is all about waiting, watching and hoping.

Last week, the CW picked up the ratings-challenged “Gossip Girl” for a full season; CBS asked for four more scripts for the underachieving “Cane”; and NBC ordered additional scripts for “Bionic Woman,” “Chuck,” “Journeyman” and “Life.” Yesterday, Fox renewed freshman reality series “Kitchen Nightmares.”

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/features/peterson/20071019-9999-lz1c19karla.html

jesseybell

10-24-2007, 07:28 AM

Yeah for Chuck and Journeyman sticking around.

Smiley124

10-24-2007, 07:52 AM

Looks like Moonlight is sticking around for a little while longer too. CBS just ordered 4 more scripts.

jennylou

10-24-2007, 07:53 AM

Ack, I want some ABC news. :) I'm loving Samantha Who. I also love Men In Trees, but they've moved it around so much, I wonder if it'll find it's true place in their line up.

cynder

10-24-2007, 08:19 AM

They canceled Viva Laughlin (http://tvdecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/10/22/au-revoir-laughlin/) yesterday. It looks like Samantha Who grew from last week so that's a good sign. I really thought it was cute. And Pushing Daisies has been picked up for a full season/

ysolde

10-24-2007, 11:11 AM

Hoping Cane does not get cancelled.

sheartm7

02-21-2008, 10:24 AM

Expected to return with new episodes this spring
•Grey's Anatomy (ABC)
•Desperate Housewives (ABC)
•The CSIs (CBS)
•Ugly Betty (ABC)
•House (Fox)
•ER (NBC)
•Two and a Half Men (CBS)
•The Law & Orders (NBC)
•Brothers & Sisters (ABC)
•Big Bang Theory (CBS)
•Lost (ABC)
•Criminal Minds (CBS)
•The Office (NBC)
•30 Rock (NBC)
•My Name Is Earl (NBC)
•Without a Trace (CBS)
•Cold Case (CBS)
•Samantha Who? (ABC)
•NCIS (CBS)
•Gossip Girl (CW)

Back, but not until later
•Pushing Daisies (ABC)
•Dirty Sexy Money (ABC)
•Private Practice (ABC)
•Chuck (NBC)
•Life (NBC)
•Heroes (NBC)
•24 (Fox)

Future uncertain
•Back to You (Fox)
•Moonlight (CBS)
•Women's Murder Club (ABC)
•Reaper (CW)
•Friday Night Lights (NBC)

Gone for good
•Big Shots (ABC)
•Bionic Woman (NBC)
•Cane (CBS)
•Cavemen (ABC)
•Carpoolers (ABC)
•Journeyman (NBC)
•K-Ville (Fox)

SO upset about Cane and Journeyman.

From this website -
http://www.usatoday.com/life/television/news/2008-02-10-show-return-side_N.htm

melmo

02-21-2008, 11:06 AM

Sheartm, Thank you so much for that list. Really upset about Journeyman. Glad that some of my favorite new ones are coming back (Life, Dirty Sexy Money, Chuck, Pushing Daisies), but bummed it's not until fall. Looking forward to the ones that are coming back- the sitcoms. I am a sucker for a half hour comedy. Big Bang Theory and Two and a Half Men head that list.

mgrace

02-21-2008, 11:29 AM

Yeah, Two and a Half Men is back! I forgot about Back To You.

Sazoo

02-21-2008, 11:43 AM

Prison Break is not listed. Hmmm...I've heard it's on the "Future uncertain" list, though. :(

Michelle

02-21-2008, 12:03 PM

Has anybody heard anything about How I Met Your Mother? I don't see that one listed.

maplekitty

02-21-2008, 12:40 PM

wow, I'm shocked that Cavemen didnt make it :p

KK812

02-21-2008, 01:56 PM

I saw this the other day and am super bummed that Bionic Woman isn't coming back. I thought it was good!

Raven_Girl

02-21-2008, 02:26 PM

They have to bring back the Women's Murder Club!! The Books ROCK!!
I heard the office will have new episodes in April.
I actually liked Carpoolers...I watch it online when I had nothing else to do. They have to bring Pushing Daisy's back soon. Love that show.

laura

02-21-2008, 02:28 PM

I like the WMC books, but I thought the show was painful to watch, so I'm not surprised it isn't returning.

kiddo

02-21-2008, 02:35 PM

I'm bummed about Journeyman and I kind of liked Bionic Woman. I am super happy about Chuck and Pushing Daisies. I thought Samantha Who was cute, too.

villanelle75

02-21-2008, 02:38 PM

miaclear

02-21-2008, 02:52 PM

Yea for Chuck. I'm totally bummed about Carpoolers though. That was funny. And a sitcom at that. Not to many actual sitcoms left :(

sheartm7

02-22-2008, 06:48 AM

The Unit wasn't listed either, but I heard its future is uncertain as well.

SpanishRose

02-22-2008, 08:18 PM

CBS announced How I Met Your Mother will return March 17, 2008 with 9 new episodes. It will be moving to a new timeslot 8:30est/7:30c.

Niobe

02-22-2008, 08:52 PM

They must pick up Moonlight. My pathetic fascination with that show must be fed!

It's hard for me to believe they wouldn't pick up the people's choice award winner, especially after this weird season, to give it a chance.

They just announced 4 more episodes starting in April, but next season is still undecided. Probably waiting to see if it still has viewers when it returns.