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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?
I was so disappointed when CBS cancelled God Friended Me it was the best show in years and I would have continued watching far into the future. But apparently I’m not part of CBS’ target group. And then when they cancelled Tommy’s couldn’t believe it. Another great show in my books. Hopefully another network will pickup some of the cancelled series.
You guys have cancelled all of the good show a. There is nothing to watch but different versions of ncis.
I watched all of them an though I am only one person I liked the different types of shoes as I dont have Cable it is important to me what is on regular TV. So I am disappointed that they ended. Not much to watch now.
I looked forward every week to God Friended Me and Carol’s Second Act. I hate crime programs and most reality shows which do not exhibit creativity. The T. V. wasteland seems to always win over family programs. Shame.
God Friended Me was one of the best shows on TV! What’s next? Blue Bloods cancelled? The other wonderful show on CBS! CBS is doomed!
I loved man with a plan, Tommy and Carol’s second act. I never missed a show. Good plot lines, great chemistry among people in shows. Bring them back.
Tommy was THE BEST!!! My Husband and I were so bummed that they cancelled this show! I hope Netflix picks it up or another network. We loved that show!!!
Very disappointed about Tommy and man with a plan I loved both shows and please give them another chance for another season
Disappointed that God Befriended Me and Tommy were cancelled – especially when some of the returning shows are beyond awful
Befriended was just too “good” and guess that was what killed it. Tommy needed a little work but Edie Falco can make any show successful – shame on CBS for pulling the cord on these two shows. Guess most of my favs are now on NBC – not surprising!
My husband and I are very disappointed that God Friended Me is cancelled. We thought the writers did a great job of tying in all of the friend suggestions. Please reconsider bringing this show back!
My husband & I loved God Friended Me!! Sad that it won’t b back!! Had an alarm set so we wouldn’t miss it!! Aloha
God Friended me and Tommy were very good shows.
We are very disappointed they were taken off the air.
Both shows had covered areas that were important issues in today’s world.
CBS needs to re consider there decision.
They would have had more viewers if they got rid of the annoying logo onscreen! It’s been there 22 years, time for it to GO!
A BIG mistake!!!!”God Friended Me”, is one of CBS best shows. You will definitely lose more viewers now.☹
They cancelled all the good ones including Deputy just dont understand these people I guess they like the dumb ones especially the ones that are replacing them