The upfronts are right around the corner, where network
executives let advertisers know what shows will be making the cut for next fall. Early word from MediaLife is that NBC has the longest list
of shows might not be returning. Probably the most surprising show on the list is Law and Order: Criminal
Intent. With the rotating cast and drooping ratings, media watchers say this one is likely on the chopping block
(the other two are safe, though). Things aren't looking good for Commander in Chief, either. And, of course,
we already knew that there is a good chance Scrubs will be... scrubbed (but possibly get new life on ABC).Here are the shows (on all networks) that media buyers think are in danger of cancellation:
- Four Kings, NBC
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent, NBC
- Joey, NBC
- E-Ring, NBC
- Fear Factor, NBC
- Surface, NBC
- Scrubs, NBC
- Stacked, FOX
- War at Home, FOX
- Still Standing, CBS
- Yes, Dear, CBS
- King of Queens, CBS
- Out of Practice*, CBS
- Courting Alex*, CBS
- Crumbs, ABC
- Freddie, ABC
- Rodney, ABC
- According to Jim, ABC
- Hope & Faith, ABC
- George Lopez (why?), ABC
- Commander in Chief, ABC
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
3-10-2006 @ 9:41AM
Latino said...
Please tell me that George Lopez isn't getting cancelled. That's like the only show on American TV to portray the Hispanic household decently, if not best, and it's actually funny.
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3-10-2006 @ 9:46AM
Derek said...
Haha! (huzzah!), If even a third of those shows don't return to TV next fall, I will be a happy camper. Most of them seem to be really horrible sitcoms anyway...
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3-10-2006 @ 10:09AM
maddr said...
i don't see arrested developement on the list....hmmmm
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3-10-2006 @ 10:27AM
jimmy said...
Surface?
seriously? i doubt that...
/crosses fingers
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3-10-2006 @ 10:42AM
Tripp said...
Not Law & Order: CI!!! NOOOOOOOOO!!!
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3-10-2006 @ 11:01AM
robby said...
Everything but George Lopez and According to Jim makes sense. These two shows make families in family comedies actually look real. DON'T SCREW IT UP, ABC!!!!! DPP, I. LOVE. YOU.
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3-10-2006 @ 11:10AM
t0rg said...
king of queens? be gone sucker...
never liked that show.
but seriosly scrubs?
pls don´t =/
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3-10-2006 @ 11:47AM
LarriveeJP said...
Which one of these is not like the other?
Scrubs. No way it belongs on that list (other than NBC treating it like an unwanted stepchild). More power to ABC if they pick it up. Maybe they will give it a decent send-off rather than letting it die on the vine.
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3-10-2006 @ 11:53AM
Tony Jackson said...
Scrubs and Surface?
Noooooooooooooooo
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3-10-2006 @ 12:03PM
TVLover said...
If they cancel Scrubs...I will so have a fit and throw a nuke at 'em...
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3-10-2006 @ 12:07PM
Adam Chance said...
Surface? good
I thought invaison wasnt coming back?
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3-10-2006 @ 12:13PM
Kandis said...
I haven't seen Bones appear on any of these lists of potential casualties or keepers. It's like it never existed...
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3-10-2006 @ 12:14PM
doc said...
I'm actually surprised to see Commander in Chief on the list. Not because I am a fan, it didn't do anything for me. But I seem to remember a bunch of stories early in the season about how great it was doing for ABC. Then there was some kind of fallout where the creator ended up leaving and they brought in Steven Bochco? Maybe someone who watched has an idea, did Bochco kill the show?
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3-10-2006 @ 12:19PM
Robert Aitchison said...
Pity, I like both the War at Home and Commander in Chief, the fact that I like Commander in Chief is amazing becuase normally I dislike political dramas, as well as ABC.
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3-10-2006 @ 12:43PM
Ed said...
If they cancel Scrubs, i'm actually going to go on a killing spree -.-
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3-10-2006 @ 1:01PM
Chris Wickersham said...
I still cannot believe that Love Monkey got cancelled and half of this garbage is still on the air. Courting Alex? Are you serious? If that crap gets renewed I am going to be pissed. Sorry, just had to vent.
Chris
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3-10-2006 @ 1:49PM
Anthony said...
Scrubs cant get canceled...and even if it does, itll be back.... and Freddy is a great show! they shouldnt cancel it....George Lopez is getting a little old, but is still a great show. I like According to Jim, and fear factor is getting a little repetetive. All the other shows can go to hell for all I care, especial LAO:CI
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3-10-2006 @ 2:35PM
Chris said...
Regarding #12 (from Doc), Commader-in-Chief's ratings plummeted in January. That is why it was put on hiatus.
The rumor is that Bochco is no longer associated with the show either.
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3-10-2006 @ 4:46PM
Jaymez said...
Of all those shows, Rodney is the only one I'll sit through if I notice that it's on. Rodney Carrington has to be one of my favorite comedians. It's a shame this show can't showcase the funnier material found in his act thanks to the fuckin' FCC.
I burned out on L&O last year.
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