Craig Ferguson’s syndicated Celebrity Name Game TV show has been cancelled. Deadline reports the Courteney Cox and David Arquette executive produced game show will not continue beyond its third season.
A half-hour weekday show, Celebrity Name Game pairs celebrities with contestants who improvise clues to identify as many correct answers as possible in a given time period. The winning team has a chance to win $20,000 in the final round.
Here is more, from Deadline:
“We’ve had a wonderful time producing Celebrity Name Game and we are exceptionally proud of its three seasons in syndication,” said Jennifer Mullin, Co-CEO of FremantleMedia North America. “While we are not renewing in syndication at this time, it is a format we believe in. We are thankful to our loyal audience, our celebrity guests, the incredibly talented Craig Ferguson, our partners at Debmar–Mercury and Coquette, and our crew — whose passion for this series has been unparalleled.”
Celebrity Name Game, which will complete its third season, is not doing too bad in the ratings; it is in the middle of the first-run syndication pack, most recently posting a weekly 1.4 household rating, up 8% and 0.7 in the key women 25-54 demographic. But the numbers were not strong enough to justify another year, which is the case for high-end strips. The first two seasons earned Ferguson two consecutive Daytime Emmy Awards for best game show host.
“We’re incredibly proud of Celebrity Name Game and grateful to the terrific fan base that has supported the show for three seasons,” said Mort Marcus and Ira Bernstein, co-presidents of Debmar-Mercury. “We thank everyone who has contributed to its run, including Craig Ferguson, the show’s extraordinary host who received two Daytime Emmy Awards in recognition of his talent, our amazing partners at FremantleMedia North America, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, their creative collaborators and the outstanding production team.”
What do you think? Are you a fan of the Celebrity Name Game TV series? Do you think it should have been cancelled or renewed for a fourth season? Sound off, in the comments.
This is bull ****. You get a good , active and fun participation show and you whack it.
Will definitely miss the show. It was not aired in Florida and we missed watching it while on vacation this winter
I can’t believe that this show was cancelled, it was so fun. Due to losing my wife to cancer, I have become very depressed, I could focus on watching this awesome show, forget my troubles for a little while, very disappointed, my daily therapy is gone, like everything else in my life.
So sorry about your wife, Jeff. I lost my husband, too. It was so nice to have that distraction.
Never missed an episode. After two Emmys you’d think it could stay on. I’ll really miss Craig’s sense of humor and the goofy situations that would arise on the show.
Why do great shows get cancelled and all the crap stay on,
Bummer….I really enjoyed this show.
Really going to miss this show! Looked forward to seeing it every day. Hope they reconsider and bring it back.
I liked the show. It will be missed. I watched it every night. I love Craig’s humor and he will sadly be missed in my home. The show should have been renewed for a forth season.
I really like this show. P!ease find a way for it to continue.
It should be definitely renewed for a fourth season, it’s a real shame, I watched everyday…never missed an ep. I love Craig, he was as good as he was on his late show. He has a podcast on Sirius radio now but I don’t have that. Even if I did I want to see a comedic genius like him…not just hear him. Oh well…not up to the fans…R.I.P. Celebrity Name Game You will be dearly missed.
You need to bring it back
Loved this show. Watch all the reruns too. Please change your decision. Craig makes the show.
Loved the show Craig Ferguson u made me laugh i was very sick and u made my a better will miss u mch
LOVED THE SHOW, HATE TO SEE IT GO, IT SADDENS ME.
What a shame to cancel the best game show on tv! What can we do to save it from being cancelled?????
This is my favorite game show. I first saw Craig Ferguson when he was on the Drew Carey Show. I loved his talk show and I always watch Celebrity Name Game. He is so funny and entertaining . I think this is a big mistake. I am tired of talk shows and reality shows and I don’t watch any of them so I enjoy watching Celebrity Name Game and Family Feud.