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Why did CBS just cancel most of their new TV shows? Recently, network boss Kelly Kahl spoke with Deadline about the decision to cancel Broke, Carol’s Second Act, Tommy, and God Friended Me.
With the exception of God Friended Me, which wrapped its second season this spring, all the shows cancelled debuted during the 2019-20 season. CBS also cancelled Man with a Plan, which is currently airing its fourth season.
Speaking to Deadline, Kahl revealed it was a “tough” decision to cancel Broke, God Friended Me, Carol’s Second Act, and Tommy:
At the end of the day they weren’t doing the numbers we were hoping for, and despite liking them creatively, knowing timely decisions were upon us, we had to make tough calls to move on from those shows. You want to keep them all for another season; that’s what makes these calls tough. You invest a lot of time and effort and people put a lot of blood, sweat and tears into these shows, and when you have to say goodbye. It’s a tough call.”
What do you think? Did you watch any of CBS’ cancelled series? Would you have watched another season?
Loved the series “Tommy.” Finally had a female lead whom we can appreciate; her thought process and standing up for the truth.
They cant cancel God Friended me. We were about to see who was behind the God account
God Friended me was such a GREAT show. It really is a shame it was cancelled. Hoping another network might pick it up.
Also enjoyed Tommy, wish cbs would have given it more time. I believe the ratings would have improved.
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I loved Tommy. Showing the ability of a female making it that high in the ranks and the fact she was an example of someone with integrity that would not compromise it for anything. From the first episode, I thought this show would be a great example for young girls to show them they were not a minority among men in commanding positions. It was something they could aspire to. Shame on you guys for canceling it!!! It was an inspirational, leadership show—-not some comedy that doesn’t inspire anyone!!!
Enjoyed watching these shows. Looked forward to watching them weekly.