Will there be a future for Last Man Standing? Earlier, we reported CMT was in talks to pick up the cancelled ABC TV show. Now, according to The Hollywood Reporter, CMT has reached a decision regarding the Tim Allen sitcom.
In May, ABC cancelled Last Man Standing after six seasons. The comedy centers on Mike Baxter (Tim Allen), a marketing director for the Outdoor Man sporting goods stores who lives with his wife and three daughters. The cast also includes Nancy Travis, Amanda Fuller, Molly Ephraim, Kaitlyn Dever, Christoph Sanders, Hector Elizondo, Flynn Morrison, Jordan Masterson, and Jonathan Adams.
Despite its record of good ratings and successful syndication performance, CMT has passed on Last Man Standing. According to THR, talks between the network and the series’ studio, 20th Century Fox Television, broke down over the show’s cost.
However, the cast of Last Man Standing are still under contract through the end of June, so there’s still a slim chance that the sitcom could be saved.
What do you think? Are you a fan of Last Man Standing? Which network do you think should pick up the cancelled show?
Great comedy, good common sense endings that send a positive message. Please, would a network that believes in in these values keep “Last Man Standing” standing?
Last Man Standing is one of the funniest shows we watch as a family. Funny how conservative humor is not tolerated by the liberal networks, I guess there’s not much room for family values and good old love for the USA! KEEP THE SHOW ON…….WE LOVE IT!
I hope Last man standing continues. I love that show. What is the problem ? Why would the show be cancelled when it gets such good reviews.
Sincerely hoping CMT will pick up Last Man Standing. One of the best sitcoms I’ve seen. Currently watching reruns on Hallmark. Not understanding why ABC cancelled when show was receiving great ratings. Kind of quit watching most of ABC shows, since show ended.
Love Last Man Standing! NBC please, please pick it up! You have The Carmichael Show (which is a great show) and it’s probably equal on the subject matter. Thank you.
Why they take a proven ratings, good show off and add some of the recent nonsense is beyond me. Hoping someone has some common sense and keeps the show on.
Love this show. Great comedy, strong political standpoints & reminds you how important family values are.
I say keep it going.
Why would CMT pass? This is a perfect fit for their brand. It would also fit well with CBS or Hallmark could make it more than a syndicated series for them. This show is too good to let go.
I Love Last Man Standing – watch every episode
I am praying that CMT will pick up Last Man Standing and that the cast will do whatever they need to do financially to make it happen!!! Do it for the FANS Tim…we love you and this show!!!
CMT please pick up Last Man Standing
Love this show! So disappointed to hear it is being cancelled. Still holding out for CMT or another company to pick it up. Nice to have a funny, light-hearted half hour show to watch. Tim Allen along with the entire cast do a terrific job. Very surprising if the show is doing so well why would it be cancelled. Could it be politics??? As far as I can see, it covers both sides.
Any network that chooses to pick up Last Man Standing would benefit from doing so. The cost may be high, but the rewards would be even greater. Don’t let quality entertainment disappear.
I am so disappointed. I was hoping CUT would pick it up. I hope another network will pick it up.
I’m wondering…. Given the movies he’s been in, could Tim Allen perhaps afford to finance the continuation of this show himself, under the aegis of an independent studio?