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You know, it's almost refreshing these days when a network comes out and actually uses the word "canceled." It just happens so rarely these days. Over the last few years, shows have "shut down production," "gone on hiatus," and "filled their production order," but rarely if ever have they been canceled outright. That word is usually reserved for the truly horrible shows (Do Not Disturb) or ones that become spectacular failures (My Own Worst Enemy).

So it's not surprising that when news came out that Lipstick Jungle was going to take a pause in production, everyone -- including our own Isabelle -- assumed the show was canceled. However, a helpful staffer e-mailed us to set us straight (Isabelle updated her post with the info), saying that NBC was going to wait out the show's move to what is usually a Friday "death slot." Indeed, there seems to be a slight uptick in ratings in its new slot, and DVR viewing numbers continue to be solid, so NBC is playing a "wait and see" game with the show.

Oh, and a Jericho-esque campaign is afoot, according to Brooke Shields, who states that lipstick tubes "by the droves" have been sent to NBCU CEO Jeff Zucker by the show's fans.

Oy. When is this trend going to stop? You'd think that in this crappy economy people wouldn't have the time or money to ship anything bigger than a post card to uncaring network executives. If anyone thinks that sacks and sacks of lipstick tubes are sitting in Zucker's office, they're kidding themselves; he likely just told the mailroom staff to keep a count of how many are sent and then give the lipstick to their spouses or drag-queen neighbors.

Anyway, four more episodes are left to air, and NBC will make a decision after that first 13-episode order is completed. So, hold the trip to the UPS Store for another month, and save the expense for something nice. Like a gallon or two of gas.

[via Mediabistro]