ABC officially cancelled the George Lopez sitcom today after six seasons. Rumors had been flying for some time — either that the series would be certainly cancelled or definitely renewed. How does series star Lopez feel about the cancellation?
He reportedly received a call over the weekend from ABC Entertainment President Stephen McPherson who told him the news — that another season of George Lopez wouldn’t work out financially because the network would lose money.
Admittedly, the series has been down in the ratings but this has been due, at least in part, to ABC’s actions. The network has switched the series’ timeslot several times over the years and has put it opposite ratings powerhouse American Idol many times this season. Though many viewers have complained that the series had run its course, George Lopez has proven to be a reliable quick fix when the network had a schedule hole to fill. The sitcom consistently out-performed other sitcoms in similar timeslots — including Notes from the Underbelly, which incidentally has been renewed for next year.
Lopez believes the cancellation is due in part to the fact that Warner Bros. Television produces his series rather than ABC Television Studios. Some of ABC’s new series, like the one based on the Geiko cavemen commercials, are produced in-house.
With colorful language, Lopez told the LA Times of his frustration, “I get kicked out for a…caveman and shows that I out-performed because I’m not owned by [ABC Television Studios]…So a…Chicano can’t be on TV but a…caveman can? And a Chicano with an audience already? You know when you get in this [TV series business] that shows do not last forever, but this was an important show and to go unceremoniously like this hurts. One hundred seventy people lost their jobs.”
It’s also unfortunate that, because the season-ending episode (now series finale) was taped and aired before the news, neither the cast and crew nor the audience will have a chance to say goodbye. It’s a personal thing to Lopez who said, “They dealt with us from the bottom of the deck, which is hard to take after what was a good run.” 
i dont want to believe that geroge lopez is going off the air ,i will not watch cavemen on tv ,i have a feeling cavemen show will not last but one if at lucky one season,i mean come on we are not in the 70s decade ,for a production to go on with these dumb geico cavemen is ludacris and seems ridiculous as well ,i say let geroge lopez in one more season pleas ,from a true fan , i will say this as well to all dedicated fans of geroge lopez stop watching abc
I was devastated to learn that the George Lopez Show was being cancelled and find it degrading that it’s being replaced by “cavemen”. I am a latina & share the same lingo & morals. I usually don’t make time to watch tv but certainly fit this show into my schedule. I remember how excited I was to discover this hip, English-speaking show that I could relate to. I will miss the George Lopez show and wish the cast the best of luck.
I am really upset and sad about the George Lopez cancellation, My mother and I loved the show, After a hard day at work, the show really picked up my spirit. It was a show that I could dear watch with my family, And If ABC really cares what the veiwer think, I would bring the show back, and as for watching ABC, there’s really nothing worth my wild to whatch, I’m sure if all latinos stop whatching ABC ,the ratings for ABC will go so low that the show will return, remember Los latinos somo mucho, viva los latinos!… Read more »
In response to Shiloah T King, cancelling the show was racist. How many shows have been cancelled all of a sudden , out of the blue in the middle of a story line? Did you see “Friends” get cancelled this way? This show was moved around so many times that it’s viewers would not know when it was on and when it wasn’t. This show was supposed to start in Sept. like the rest but was not started until Jan. and was basically unannounced. You had to search for the information. Then they would try new shows in it’s time… Read more »
I am really upset about the George Lopez cancellation. There are alot of our favorite shows who have chose to end due to a long great run. To us, there are only a FEW good sitcom type shows left. Monday night is a favorite for sitcoms and also love According to Jim. Sorry for George and his crew. A GREAT SHOW and will be missed.
It’s not fair to have the Black Showes run on and on and not give the American Mexican a show to enjoy. Why do we have to wait for good solid showes for us. I do not watch the Mexican speaking showes. I am American, my family was living in california and the border was formed. My family does not speak spanish. There are alot of people like myself that enjoy television. You need to give everyone a venue to watch not just the White’s and the Black’s. We out number you. We spend money on products that we see… Read more »
It is a shame that George and his family will not be on anymore. The show was so true to the mexican/hispanic lifestyle. It was not exagerated in anyway even from my female point of view. I watched knowing that somewhere during the program I would be taken back to my childhood and have a good laugh. Continue on George, don’t let them get you down. Vive la raza!!!
i have watch t.v all my life and there has never been a show as good as George Lopez on t.v. i hope it doesn’t get cancelled cause it’s the funniest show around and alot of lesson can be learned by watching it please keep it on i love it
i just got back home after visiting my son in california since last summer and George Lopez was one of my favorite shows to watch on t.v. out there where i come from there is no show like that on t.v. i hope it doesn’t get cancelled you are taking away a good thing
i have two teenagers at home a son and a daugther and they have learn alot from the George Lopez show. i hope the show doesn’t get cancelled you will be taking out one the best shows there is on t.v.
in loving memory of my aunt who passed away last year of health problems George Lopez was her best show to watch on t.v. and i hope the show doesn’t get cancelled cause i have some teenagers who like that show alot and watching it help them learn not to bad things in life
i’m writing this for my grandma who passed away in 2003 of cancer George Lopez was her favorite show on t.v to watch. If she were alive today she would be sad to see it get cancelled. In honor of my grandma keep the show on that is the one memory that i have of her
I’m Blind and i can’t see but i have been hearing Geroge Lopez show since it started on t.v my family watches the show and i listen to it. i really like the show its the best thing on t.v and i hope it doesn’t get canceled i will be heartbroken
i have watch George Lopez show since it first started on t.v and i have loved it. i even met the cast memember when they came to california adventures and they all made me feel like family. i hope she show is not cancelled cause that is the best show there is on t.v. right now
I watched The George Lopez show a couple of times and it was alright. I think the “white People” remark was over the edge. Just because you had bad ratings is not anyones fault except ABC and George Lopez himself. We are all adults and face many tribulations and failures in life. Please stop race bashing because your show failed.