America Now is ending after four seasons on the air. The syndicated lifestyle program which is hosted by Leeza Gibbons and Bill Rancic has been cancelled.
Raycom Media, which produces the daily show (via ITV Studios America) and covers all of its production costs, confirmed the cancellation.
“America Now is a show we are extremely proud of,” said Paul McTear, president and CEO of Raycom Media. “We love Leeza, Bill, the content and the fact that it’s family friendly and advertiser friendly. But it failed to measure up, from a business-model standpoint.”
Combining original content with segments from local stations, the show premiered as a one-hour show back on October 30, 2010. In September 2011, it was downsized to a half-hour daily show but two episodes often aired back-to-back.
It’s unclear when the show will actually end but its expected to finish out the current season.
What do you think? Did you enjoy watching America Now? Are you sorry to hear that it’s been cancelled?
why are they cancelling it? the ceo said himself its a great show! why dont they cancel one of their other shows??
From a business model standpoint? Please elaborate… you are cancelling a great consumers informative show. The best in my opinion. I realize that everything gets down to profit but eplease dont assume we viewers are so stupid that we all will be satisfied with such a weak reason for pulling the show. I challenge you to define your position.
THIS PROGRAM IS SO INFORMATIVE, UP-TO-DATE AND I LOVE IT. AS A 82 YEAR OLD LADY, I DEPEND ON SHOWS LIKE THIS TO KEEP UP WITH WHAT’S GOING ON. PLEASE DO NOT CANCEL. AGAIN…… PLEASE DO NOT CANCEL.
THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH, DOT SHAFFER
This was one of the most informative programs there is. It is all informative information you can apply to your every day life. Please bring it back. Most programs are just garbage.
I enjoy this program very much. It is very informative with lots of helpful hints and news that informs and educates. Very sorry to know it’s being cancelled. One of the very few programs worth watching that you can take away every day life tips and new skills. It is a BLESSING! Enough please of the reality and Hollywood garbage that helps nobody. Please keep on the air. Thank you for reading!
How many Hollywood gossip shows do we need?? America Now was a useful show.
I loved America Now. Just came across it this year and can’t believe you replaced it with a stupid Holleywood program, which we have way too many now. Please bring back America Now, where you can actually learn useful things.
I watch and record this show daily. The show is so beneficial in so many areas. Please don’t cancel a show that can help Americans.
I’m really going to miss the show…. They talked about a lot of things that you should be aware of !!!! And I really liked the product testing part of the show !!!!!!!!! YOU WILL BE MISSED 🙁 I hope they don’t replace it with another news like AND did ( news from 4:00 pm to 7:00pm….that’s too long and they repeat the stories over and over !!!)
I really enjoy this show… 90% of the time the shows that get cancelled are replaced with shows I care even less about!
This show was boring. I won’t miss it. Maybe if was run in another format that wasn’t so boring.
well, there is a item these days that is called a remote control where ya can push a button on it and change the channel. when I had to change my channel, I had to get up out of the chair and change it by hand and there were only 3 different tv stations on. consider yourself lucky.
When will the final first-run show air?
I suspect it will be this month or next but it’s not clear exactly when.
Please don’t cancel America Now!!! It is sooo needed in today’s society!! Ida come home from school & believe me they do watch, & learn more than parents can teach them all evening. On another note… Adults love the show!! They have topics and needed information!! Please don’t cancel!!
Please don’t cancel such a show that my children and I enjoy. The information for us is so needed.
Not as good as Nightline
Hi folks , this show is so awesome, PLAESE bring back for season 5, it has helped so many people , it is so full of things we need to know ! ohhh please bring back, it starts my day with wonderful information !!!!!! Please keep this show going ! You can ! 🙂
Did not enjoy this show. I like Bill only when his wife is with to buffer his ego