ABC is still doing well in the ratings so they can be picky about what they keep on their network schedule for the 2007-08 schedule. They have a lot of new shows. Here’s what won’t be returning:
Big Day – This quirky sitcom about a couple’s wedding day ran for 12 episodes, leaving one episode unaired. The ratings were low so it won’t be back.
Day Break – The Taye Diggs dramatic series was pulled after six episodes and ABC subsequently released the remaining episodes online. Diggs is committed to the Grey’s Anatomy spin-off Private Practice.
Extreme Makeover – This personal makeover series ran for four season and 55 episodes. Three have gone unaired. The Ty Pennington Home Edition will return for another season.
George Lopez – The six-year-old sitcom, which often performed better than most everything else ABC could put up against American Idol, has been dropped. The series finale ran last week on May 8, 2007.
The Great American Dream Vote – The Donny Osmond-hosted reality show was pulled after two episodes. Three episodes never aired.
Help Me Help You – Ted Danson’s sitcom, about an egotistical therapist and his patients, was cancelled after nine episodes. Four episodes went unaired.
In Case of Emergency – This sitcom starred David Arquette and Jonathan Silverman and just never caught on. One of the 13 episodes was left unaired.
The Knights of Prosperity – Nine of the 13 episodes of this sitcom have aired. The network said that it would return with Ray Romano as the new target of the “knights.” There was speculation that these four episodes would be combined with a small second season order but it didn’t happen.
The Nine – Many of the cast members have been committed to other ABC shows so it’s no shock that this series has been cancelled. ABC pulled this serial drama after just seven episodes and fans are still waiting to see the rest. The first seven are available on via iTunes and the rest may be released online at some point.
Show Me the Money – The William Shatner game show seemed to be a success initially but its popularity declined at warp speed. Six additional episodes were ordered and then quickly cancelled. Five episodes have aired to date.
Six Degrees – The first of ABC’s serial dramas to be pulled in the 2006-2007 season, Production was completed on 13 episodes and, after a brief return on Friday nights, the network has been releasing the episodes online. It’s no surprise that it won’t be back
What About Brian – The Barry Watson series was saved last year but the network felt the ratings just didn’t warrant a third year. The last episode aired on March 26th. Watson will star opposite Christina Applegate in new sitcom Sam I Am on Monday nights.
The Jim Belushi sitcom According to Jim has not been renewed for another season but it may not be dead yet. ABC Entertainment President Stephen McPherson said, “We are talking to the studio to see if there’s something financially, a deal that would make sense for us.”
Returning in the fall are: America’s Funniest Home Videos, The Bachelor, Boston Legal, Brothers & Sisters, Dancing with the Stars, Desperate Housewives, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Grey’s Anatomy, Men in Trees, Ugly Betty, and Wife Swap.
October Road and Notes from the Underbelly will return on Monday and Tuesday nights midseason once Dancing and Bachelor finish their fall runs (or sooner if new shows fail). Lost and Supernanny will return midseason (around January). Primetime is expected to return at some point during the season, as it did this year.
Nine series will air over the summer including Traveler, National Bingo Night, The Next Best Thing: Who is the Greatest Celebrity Impersonator?, and American Inventor. Their futures have yet to be decided. Stay tuned!
Cancelling George Lopez? That’s a stupid move. I loved that show. It was a show that I could watch with my son and not have to worry about covering his ears or eyes. Hopefully, ABC’s stupid move is another networks gain, because I would follow this show to direct tv if I had to.
please do not stop the show
which named the according to jim. Im really appreciate thier Jim & Andy ‘s harmony each other in spite of lacking episode materials somehow. But this is the only show make my stressfull brains to refresh as well…. anyway… plz do not stop the show.
I can’t believe What about Brian has been canceled. Especially after seeing such reality flops, Show me the money ring a bell? I absolutely love What about Brian and every episode there was a moment that made you ooh, aww or gasp. Big Mistake, HUGE !!!!
There is a petition to bring What About Brian back. PLEASE SIGN!!
http://www.petitiononline.com/fashh254/petition.html
George Lopez!!! NO WAY ABC! Screw dancing with the stars..ur dumb for dropping a show and comedian that many people love..screw u abc…im boycotting abc now..i love kimmel, but i love lopez more..
In response George Lopez and According To Jim being cancelled: I heard G Lo will be on “five times a week” this fall, as Jim already is, which brings me to the following: Why don’t the two sitcoms air in first-run syndication as well as repeats?
Cancelling George Lopez was ABC’s biggest mistake ever. That show was funny, fresh, classic, and human. Not to mention one of the ONLY Latino American shows on tv. I think this is messed up, and I hate ABC now.
also — what about brian, i liked that too.
Why did abc cancelled George Lopez it was best episode abc hade there are no ethic show on the top broad casting stations like (Fox,ABC,NBC, and CBS) that is really said. I hope one of these staions pick it up we need shows like George Lopez. When i watch that show i can see some body like me not just a white person on tv.First they take away the Bernie Mac Show and now this we have nothing on TV to watch no more so i hope please ABC BRING IT BACK or just bring it back for one more… Read more »
you need to cancel the bachelor and dancing with the stars and extreme makeover: home edition. These shows get old after a while. Im sick of reality shows already.
PLEASE don’t take “What about Brian” off the air. That show had a loyal fan base and I knwo so many people who loved it! Come on ABC– reconsider this!
I am really dissapointed What About Brian is cancelled. I would much rather see it then ANY realty show ABC is keeping. I am so sick of reality shows and What About Brian was there for me to watch. I don’t know what I’m going to watch now. I know it won’t be ABC on Monday’s at 10!!
No! Why did those peepee heads pull the plug on Gearge Lopez!? It was so funny! Damn Poopheads!
of all the idiotic things…who screwed the pooch canceling George Lopez….whoever it was should be FIRED!!!!!!!!!! George Lopez IS THE BEST sitcom on TV. Bring back George!!!!!!
Please pass this along to all those who can keep Jim on the air. I can’t say enough about how great this show and its cast are. I know that there have been talks to cancel it then rumors that it is negotiations to stay on. Please keep it. In today’s network society where everything is drama, tragedy, game shows and reality shows, it’s nice to have a show like this. The topics/show itself is easy to relate to. (Especially says I am alot like Jim) It seems like sitcoms are a dyeing breed. This is the best sitcom on… Read more »
October Road is new and creative! I am so glad this show is returning, my husband and I are 27 and we love watching it together.