Anderson Cooper’s daytime talk show, Anderson, won’t be back for a third season. According to the NY Times, the Warner Bros syndicated program is being cancelled due to low ratings. Anderson Live will go off the air in late summer.
A studio executive that asked not to be named noted that the entire daytime talk show market is struggling to build an audience these days. The first season of Anderson Live attracted luke-warm numbers so numerous changes were made for season two — same-day tapings, a new studio, etc. — but it wasn’t enough.
Some of the stations that carry Cooper’s show have apparently been putting out feelers about replacing the show for the 2013-14 season.
The Warner Brothers syndication unit issued this statement about the cancellation:
“We are extremely proud of Anderson and the show that he and the entire production team have produced. While we made significant changes to the format, set and produced it live in its second season, the series will not be coming back for a third season in a marketplace that has become increasingly difficult to break through. We will continue to deliver top-quality shows throughout next summer.”
Cooper added:
“I am very proud of the work that our terrific staff has put into launching and sustaining our show for two seasons. I am also grateful to Telepictures for giving me the opportunity, and indebted to viewers, who have responded so positively. I look forward to doing more great shows this season, and though I’m sorry we won’t be continuing, I have truly enjoyed it.”
What do you think? Do you like the Anderson Live TV series? Will you miss it? Why do you think that it didn’t succeed?
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This has got to be a joke !!! This is one of the best talk shows on…I have seen what new talk shows are coming on and you have to be kidding me !!! I know I for one will not be watching them. Come on give your head a shake and leave Anderson on, I don’t know one person that doe snot like his show, so exactly who are you polling ?
LEAVE THIS SHOW ON, PLEASE !!!!!!!!!!
I like Anderson, I guess is show does not have enough star dirt and gossip. Plus in my area he is up against Peoples court. If you have TV on there are talk shows from 8am to almost 8pm and they start again after 11pm. People are suffering from talk show burnout when many days they have the same topics.
Very sad to see Anderson Live cancelled, Anderson is very interesting to watch, Very funny was and has great co-stars. Watched the show both seasons and will miss it.
I am so disappointed that Anderson Live has been cancelled! Anderson is an intelligent, fair, warm and caring interviewer. He is also a modest man who has a delightful sense of humor. His segments have depth to them because of their length, unlike the 2 minute segments on most of the other shows. Perhaps the problem is just that. People today want to be barraged by sound bites instead of being engrossed in a thoughtful conversation. I think cancelling this show is a huge mistake. Give it more time for those of us who enjoy a less frenetic talk show pace.
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