Like many shows, the Samantha Who? sitcom was on the bubble this season. If producers could find a way to significantly reduce costs, it looked like there was a good chance it would be renewed for a third season. Unfortunately, that didn’t happen and ABC cancelled it.
The show’s talented star, Christina Applegate, isn’t giving up hope and would like to see the show rescued. As a result, she’s been encouraging viewers to sign an online petition to show their support. Applegate is a Twitter newbie but attracted over 18,500 followers in her first week.
The actress is apparently traveling in Europe but makes a point to regularly encourage followers to sign the Samantha Who? petition.
She’s received some flack for her support but Applegate points out that she didn’t start the petition, “I am merely supporting it. A lot of people I care about lost their job.” She later wrote, “It is my dream that if the show finds a home, that I will have the same crew. I love them all so much.”
Applegate is touched by all of the support thus far, saying, “I have never felt so supported. I’m moved by all of you. Had no idea that you all were out there!”
In other Samantha news, ABC will begin airing the remaining original episodes on Thursdays at 8 p.m., starting June 25th. It’s paired with the final three episodes of In the Motherhood. Once Motherhood finishes, original episodes of Samantha will run with reruns at 8:30pm.
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This show is so entertainng!! Not sex gross or shocking or violent and people still watched and loved it, imagine that. That is those who could find it! The shows time slots and days were so messed up it was hard for it to find a steady audience! Christina Applegate with Jean Smart is a perfect match. The cast members are all in perfect step with each other. Love the doorman!!!!!
B R I N G I T B A C K !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bring Samantha Who back. I love the story, the show is incredibly funny, and Christina Applegate is a genius. I could waste my life watching this show. Bring it back. Come up with a way but I need more Samantha Who
This was one of my favorite shows. I can’t believe it is off the air. To cut the budget there were a LOT of other weak shows they could have taken off the air. Who makes these decisions!!!
I just found out that Samantha Who was Canclled and am extreamly upset. This was my favorite show. I would look forward to watching it all week. I want it back.
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