Comments on: 2008 – 2009 Cancelled TV Shows: 12 ABC Series That Won’t Be Back for 2009 – 2010

By: Lori

Lori — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:03:59 +0000

My family and I really liked The Unusuals! It was a great show – why didn’t you let it take hold – advertise it a little. I also look forward to Castle – leave it alone please.

By: Erika

Erika — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:23:20 +0000

Why in the world would I allow myself to get hooked on any more abc shows when the network has proven that anything I like will be taken off the air, without notice. I LOVED Eli Stone and many others before it, but I’m boycotting any new shows from abc. I don’t have the time or energy to get invested in another and have it cancelled on a whim. Seems like the network needs to adjust show expenses and expectations for first year performance to coincide with “reality” no pun intended.

By: Vinny

Vinny — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 02:52:33 +0000

Pushing Daisies was an awesome show. it pissed me off when ABC cancelled it due to a slip in ratings during an episode. the executives are never happy with the shows they broadcast

By: Nora

Nora — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 01:10:50 +0000

I am still so mad at ABC for canceling Eli Stone and now Cupid too? Boo ABC!

By: CJ

CJ — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 14:53:26 +0000

DO NOT CANCEL THE UNUSUALS – IT WAS A GREAT SHOW – ENTERTAINING, FUNNY, DIFFERENT

By: KS

KS — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:05:31 +0000

I vote for The Unusuals! My hubby and I loved this show. It had a Great sense of humor. You did have to keep up though, we like that about shows. Bring it Back. Bring it Back!! Bring it Back!! Please!! Please!!

By: Jeff

Jeff — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 03:30:05 +0000

I really wish the networks would stop insulting our intelligence with all the f*ck!ng “reality” shows and actually produce something of quality. Oddly enough that seems to be the first shows that get cancelled. Has this country become so dumbed-down that this is what tv has come to?

Eli Stone, The Unusuals, Life on Mars, Pushing Daisies, all had unique qualities not seen anywhere else. I don’t really buy into the ratings the they supposedly were not getting.

This is why I find myself more and more NOT watching ABC/NBC/CBS/FOX and more often watching stuff from discovery/syfy.

By: Kim

Kim — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 01:24:44 +0000

I’m so disappointed to see Samantha Who is gone! There are so few comedy sitcoms on anymore-the characters on this show were fun to watch, and the ever developing story line kept it fresh-you never knew what she would remember There are so few shows my husband likes to watch with me, and this was one of them-ABC you got it so wrong keeping all the horrible reality shows you play and canceling this one

By: tequawrm

tequawrm — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 01:11:34 +0000

First i lose mid season Scrubs only to have a free season that is the end then i find out that im loosing both THE UNIT and BOSTON LEGAL and later MY NAME IS EARL. Can’t i have something to laugh at, i mean on top of that Bush isn’t in office either, there is no comedy on anymore!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: Carol Montes

Carol Montes — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 18:15:20 +0000

I think its a shame that Samantha Who and Cupid are gone. Both great shows. I never make it a point to comment about shows. I usually just move on, but these I would love to see again. I wish they would at least make it an online series. Something to think about.

By: Theresa

Theresa — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 18:40:32 +0000

I love Samanthta Who Christina Applegate is so funny on the show.

By: Molly

Molly — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 02:35:03 +0000

I can’t believe you’re cancelling Homeland Security USA…people need to know what these men and women deal with on a daily basis. American what is wrong with us when we’d rather watch a show like Wipe Out and I Survived a Japanese Game Show? I’m also disappointed that you decided to get rid of Dirty Sexy Money, Eli Stone, and last years Big Shots…they were GREAT SHOWS!
Bring HS USA back American needs to see what goes on…you didn’t even scratch the surface of the death, sadness and despair that the Dept of Homeland sees. You didn’t even get to show an ounce of the degree of difficulty that posed to these men and women protecting our borders. Reconsider!

By: Laurajean

Laurajean — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:41:07 +0000

I hate that all the shows I loved are being cancelled – Pushing Daisies, Cupid, Samantha Who. And yet the crappiest shows like Dancing with the Stars, The Bachelor and Supernanny get to stay! I HATE REALITY TV!!!! It is ruining TV – no brains, just idiots looking for attention. I wish the network would see how wonderful these non-reality shows are and stop thinking about money all the time. It would make for much better TV.

By: Jolene

Jolene — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:57:51 +0000

I loved the unusals it was great and funny…really love it…my tv brooke so i watch it on the internet…please leave it on

By: cajundoll15

cajundoll15 — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:55:17 +0000

I seriously cannot believe you are canceling Samantha who and Eli Stone. The best shows that have came out in a while, very uplifting and just genuinley good comedy. Which I believe we really need considering what our economy is in right now. Please do not cancel these shows. Every single character in Samantha Who is hilarious. I wait each week for this show to come on, and so does more than half of my friends. I dont see who gets to determine what shows stay and what shows go.

By: Upset

Upset — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:19:30 +0000

Samantha Who rocks and how unfair that you would bring shows in for the 30 something crowd and then just screw us off…really? What young person got fired from ABC for bringing in the cool and what old **** got hired and took it away! ?Just glad there are other stations who care what we think!

By: Taylor

Taylor — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 04:24:10 +0000

Love “Eli Stone” and the entire cast! Please don’t cancel the series. My family and I watch it religiously. Such a great story line…we need this uplifting show in these difficult times. We need Eli Stone to fight for the common folk and underdogs. Please don’t cancel.

By: getitback!

getitback! — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 05:34:48 +0000

Honestly, I hope someone else is smart enough to pick up the unusuals, ridiculous!!! It is a very nice show, and for once people younger than 30 are on ABC. How many friggin seasons of the Bachelor and Bachelorette can you haveee before people stop watching it. Ridiculous. I’m very glad they didn’t cancel Castle. I literally tuned on ABC all of the beginning of this year for Castle mondays, Cupid tuesdays and The Unusual wednesdays!!! but blah! whatever! and i like the fact that they kept brothers and sisters!

By: Ron

Ron — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:39:31 +0000

The “Unsuals” he best show in ABC’s line up. Keep it and cancel the garbage shows like “Desperate Housewives: and “Ugly Betty”.

By: Patricia

Patricia — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:23:17 +0000

Please, please don’t cancel “The Unusuals”. It’s a great show and the cast is wonderful.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:52:53 +0000

Why?! Every show I watched got cancelled! PD was my favourite.

By: Bring Back the Unusuals

Bring Back the Unusuals — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 18:56:33 +0000

Are you kidding?! The first time I started watching ABC in 10 years and they cancel the one original and entartaining series in their history? BRING BACK THE UNUSUALS!!!!

By: Susan Bernofsky

Susan Bernofsky — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 04:58:08 +0000

The Unusuals was a fabulous show – great, offbeat sense of humors, compelling characters, unexpected scenarios, imaginative writing and a great team of actors who worked beautifully together to create an atmosphere that was full of whackiness but also emotionally real. I just loved watching it all spring, and even found myself rearranging my life so as not to miss an episode. I’m so disappointed that it was canceled. I think the show wasn’t advertised properly, so most people didn’t know about it. Therefore it didn’t really even have a chance to reach the big prime-time audience ABC officials were hoping it would. I think this show is more than worth investing in for a second season. In my opinion, it was the single best thing ABC had to offer.

By: Gerry Janes

Gerry Janes — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:07:44 +0000

No wonder I don’t watch ABC Anymore ! The people Who run it are Obviously not to smart ! Every time they get a Good show with good characters and good scripts they never give it a chance. I hope fox are smart enough to realize this could be a big hit and pick it up . ABC you stick to bachelor ! Maybe you will get a date some day !

By: deb

deb — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 06:13:39 +0000

Please Please Please don’t cancel The Unusuals

By: Brad

Brad — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 02:18:32 +0000

I like the unusuals it a great characters and laugh outloud humor and just enough seriousness to keep in it. so please dont cancel it.

By: anita

anita — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:11:16 +0000

Please save the Unusuals. It was one of the best shows on this past season. All the characters were great – truly unusual – and the show never failed to make me laugh.

I hope the powers that be pay attention to what the viewers think and give this show a decent chance to get an audience.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 11:41:05 +0000

Eli Stone and Pushing Daisies were great! Very original, not something you usually see on TV! Life on Mars was better in Britain and Boston Legal had best writing on network. Oh well back to videos.

By: Nikki

Nikki — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 05:45:09 +0000

I absolutely LOVE Cupid! Please don’t cancel this show!!!

By: Michael

Michael — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 04:12:37 +0000

I sure wish ABC would bring back Homeland Security USA. I cannot believe they canceled a good educational and entertaining show like that, but allow stupid shows like True Beauty and Better off Ted. Maybe Fox will pick it up.

By: Katrina

Katrina — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 15:51:25 +0000

I love the quirky characters on The Unusuals. Please give it a chance. I look forward to each episode. DON’T CANCEL!!!

By: YIKES

YIKES — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 12:14:59 +0000

ABC how I loved ABC now I say ABC what a pain ABC why do you torment me so? I fell for ELI, now he is gone, oh and the UNUSUALS gone before we could really create a true love affair and the lovely PIE MAKER gone and you leave me with unintelligent nothings WHY?????? Please reconsider carefully I am going to ask for a veiwing divorce if you dont stop teasing me Please reconsider bring back the UNUSALS at the very least PLEASE!!!!!

By: A man named GOB

A man named GOB — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 21:20:44 +0000

Unfortuneately the “networks” go by Neilsen ratings which have never been a true indicator of what the public has wanted. If you ever seen, as I have, the people who participate in the studies it’s NOT what they watched or recorded or viewed at a later date on another medium. The whole Neilsen system is antiquated but still used regardless, the poor networks are being duped into beleieving that Neilsen numbers are what people are actually watching,.They have no idea what really happens, just blindly go by the numbers given to them by Neilsen. DVR, DVD, Internet streaming are not included in Neilsens ratings and people more than ever aren’t sitting down in front of their TV’s at home as they did back in the 80’s.

By: 206kjg

206kjg — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 02:13:33 +0000

The unusuals is a great show with compelling characters and story lines. SAVE IT.

By: 206kjg

206kjg — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 02:12:28 +0000

The unusuals is a great show with compelling characters and storylines. SAVE IT.

By: Fransely

Fransely — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 23:23:52 +0000

OK… MANY OF THE DECISIONS THAT ABC MADE WERE CORRECT. BUT THEY MADE ONE DRASTIC MISTAKE IN CANCELLING THE NEW SHOW, CUPID. I LOVED THIS SERIES. IT WAS BEYOND GOOD. THERE WAS SO MUCH DRAMA, PASSION, AND CURIOUSITY TO THIS STORYLINE. I LOVED ALL OF THE ACTORS WHO PLAYED THE CHARACTERS, I THINK THEY DID AN AWESOME JOB. I WATCHED CUPID SINCE ITS SEASON PREMIERE AND I WAS HOPING TO WATCH MORE OF THIS SHOW, BUT IT WAS CANCELLED. ABC SHOULD HAVE NEVER PULLED THE PLUG ON THIS SHOW. IT JUST LEFT OTHER VIEWERS LIKE ME, HANGING. ARGH!!!!!! I LOVE CUPID.

By: Tom

Tom — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 04:27:41 +0000

For sanity’s sake, ax The Bachelor/Bachelorette already!! I can’t believe that garbage like this keeps getting picked up! I can’t even stand watching the commercials!! “Who’s getting a rose tonight?” Answer? Who the heck cares!!

C’mon ABC, leave shows on that ACTUALLY have a plot and storyline!

By: Leesa

Leesa — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 03:57:12 +0000

I have never posted a comment on the internet about a TV show, but I happened to be looking for info about when Eli Stone and Dirty Sexy Money would begin airing again and read that they are probably going to be cancelled. I am so bummed. I recorded them on my DVR faithfully every week and loved the characters and the storylines. I thought the shows were fantastic, the writing brilliant and will miss them dearly. Especially Eli Stone. It was refreshing to watch a show about the presence of a higher being and how He could change the world. Better than some of the crap that is on TV..like reality shows, dancing shows, cop shows, killing and violence. Please don’t cancel them ABC.

By: kaarina

kaarina — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:11:53 +0000

My favorite shows, Eli Stone and the Unusuals are cancelled– nothing looks interesting in the upcoming seaons– abc will lose me as a viewer– I am tired of liking shows that have multiple storylines and are quirky-just to have them cancelled-I really wish they would reconsider the unusulas or that someonelse will pick it up.. give viewers actors and writers time to connect –

By: Stino

Stino — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:43:13 +0000

I really liked the Unusuals.
And that list of summer shows suck. Cancel some of those and bring back the ones that are actually interesting.

By: Evelyn

Evelyn — Sun, 31 May 2009 22:05:56 +0000

Pushing Daisies was a creative and refreshing change! The cast was terrific, the dialogues delightful, the sets incredibly beautiful – It was charming and innovative and as so often happens, it went unappreciated – I frequently wonder who makes the decisions to cancel shows – certainly not anyone with taste – there are many trivial reality shows, redundant crime shows, etc.. Why do they ‘kill’ this? – Money is always the reason…unfortunately crime and gossip sell – sad reflection on our culture. I also agree with an earlier comment – they didn’t try too hard to promote this series either. I had no idea there was an episode aired this weekend.

By: Darksidehearts

Darksidehearts — Sun, 31 May 2009 02:40:06 +0000

That’s been my point all along here, the more good shows you take off and you’ll be left with nothing. I’m watching Pushing Daisies currently but I wouldn’t have known it was even on if I was surfing through the channels. There was never even an add about this episode being on tonight, it’s about 10:30PM where I am so I have missed about half the show. Who knows perhaps even Dirty Sexy Money could have been on earlier. God ABC, what’s your problem anyway? I’m hoping that I haven’t been missing these episodes for more than tonight, it’s not fair to do to fans of these shows. Now whilst there was no ads here where I am I don’t know if anyone else got the memo on this.

By: Monkeygemini2

Monkeygemini2 — Sat, 30 May 2009 18:35:16 +0000

I am very disappointed at the canceling of Cupid, The Unusuals, and Pushing Daiseys.

I admit that i missed about half of the episodes, but I contend that it would have been much easier and interesting to watch should the network have kept them at a regular schedule and on a weekly basis. It is very difficult to become invested in a show that airs for 2 weeks switches time slots then takes a 2 week hiatus! I am begining to avoid watching shows because I know they will just get canceled.

Cupid is well acted with a fresh storyline. No cops, no scifi murder investigations and no sleaze. Beyond the long running story line, each episode of cupid can be watched by anyone even if they haven’t seen another episode, they will enjoy it because it concludes and yet continues.

The Unusuals is a refreshing change from the gore and technicality of other cop shows. the dry humor kept me coming back for more. Again, stop moving the schedule around!

And finally pushing daisies…. my mom actually made a weekly point of tuning into this show… that is an event for the papers!

my last point is that I am also an avid Grey’s Anatomy Fan. Yet, I did not start watching until the middle of season two when an episode followed the super bowl.

Give these shows more time… make them into summer shows when they arent competeing with other series, why waste money on Wipeout or these ridiculous animated sitcoms?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 30 May 2009 06:25:34 +0000

No more boston legal =/
I’m going to miss Alan Shore =/

By: PEGGY

PEGGY — Fri, 29 May 2009 02:01:58 +0000

IF YOU KEEP TAKING OFF THE GOOD SHOWS THERE WILL BE NOTHING LEFT TO WATCH. DO YOU WANT THE PEOPLE TO TURN TO A OTHER CHANNEL? LETS GET THE SHOWS BACK ON THAT HAS STORY LINES AND NOT JUST FLUFF.

By: SK

SK — Fri, 29 May 2009 01:59:40 +0000

PLEASE DON’T CANCEL THE UNUSUALS – BAD ENOUGH LIFE ON MARS AND DIRTY SEXY MONEY WERE CANCELLED. THIS SHOW IS GREAT!. AND, ENOUGH OF THE REALITY SHOWS!!! wHERE’S THE CREATIVITY THERE?

By: Sheiola

Sheiola — Thu, 28 May 2009 18:57:08 +0000

I agree that there is to many reality shows I need something better to watch its like mindless cheap entertainment. I will be watching another network since my favorites have been canceled ( Eli Stone, Life on Mars, the Unusuals)

By: Alicia

Alicia — Thu, 28 May 2009 18:35:23 +0000

PLEASE DON’T CANCEL THE UNUSUALS!! I REALLY LIKE THAT SHOW… SO DISAPPOINTED.

By: JKB

JKB — Thu, 28 May 2009 11:54:11 +0000

I love the Unusuals. Finally a new that is not reality crap and of course it gets canceled. Come on people! Don’t we have enough reality shows.

By: Suzanne

Suzanne — Thu, 28 May 2009 03:25:21 +0000

Canceling The Unusuals?! Try airing it earlier. It’s well written, has a great cast and holds my interest. It’s one of the few good shows on television.

By: Joseph

Joseph — Wed, 27 May 2009 21:33:16 +0000

They canceled some great shows. I will miss Life On Mars, The Unusuals and Cupid. I got into these shows and now will never know what happens.
Well, I never watch reality shows so this is another station that is losing me as a viewer.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Wed, 27 May 2009 21:16:09 +0000

I am so dissapointed that they are canceling samantha who? I loved that show it was funny and interesting I am really just thinking about not watching tv at all anymore because all of the good shows get cancelled tv sucks!

By: rachel

rachel — Wed, 27 May 2009 19:22:36 +0000

I cannot believe that Samantha Who is being cancelled. I’m a student and I dont have time to watch tv… but this was the only show i would actually watch. = [
Im really disappointed. What bothers me is that the networks cancels good shows to put in other ones that everyone knows will suck and eventually be cancelled as well.

By: Ken

Ken — Wed, 27 May 2009 11:55:28 +0000

Man these networks suck. I just found out there are unaired espisodes of Pushing Daisies and Dirty Sexy Money. I am so disppointed they cancelled those . I sure hope they air those final episodes. I’m also disappointed they’re dropping The Unusuals and Eli Stone. I can’t believe they will keep crap like all those reality shows. If that is really what America wants, we suck too.

By: ladyskill

ladyskill — Wed, 27 May 2009 06:46:23 +0000

Samantha Who, Dirty, Sexy, Money, Pushing Daisies, and Eli Stone SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN CANCELLED! Thursday and Sunday are the only nights that hold my interest. I record Scrubs so I don’t miss it because I don’t know quite when it is on.

By: Courtney

Courtney — Wed, 27 May 2009 02:58:55 +0000

I love the Unusuals, it was such a great and unique show. The only two shows I watched on abc was the Unusuals and Castle, at least they saved one of them. They need to get rid of the stupid reality shows and bring back some good shows.

By: AC

AC — Wed, 27 May 2009 02:42:35 +0000

I can’t believe Pushing Daisies, Samantha who, and the Unusuals are all being canceled!!! I do not get into too many new series and finally found some that I really enjoyed and now they are going away!! So bummed. The Unusuals was something that both me and my husband actually watched together and really enjoyed. I absolutely love that show!!!. I wish ABC would reconsider. We need something other than reality TV for me and my family to watch!

By: Carla

Carla — Wed, 27 May 2009 02:37:34 +0000

Please order the second season of Eli Stone!!!!!!

By: Elena

Elena — Wed, 27 May 2009 02:10:23 +0000

We will miss The Unusuals. I am going to call to try to save it. I agree that ABC is not giving a lot of good shows an oppurtunity to build a fan base. With constantly changing time slots and random scheduling, it is impossible.

By: C.O.

C.O. — Tue, 26 May 2009 23:06:49 +0000

I can’t believe they canceled Cupid! I was starting to get into the plot; hopefully they’ll at least tell us what would have happened…