Why did ABC cancel Last Man Standing? Recently, star Tim Allen discussed the cancelled TV show, Deadline reports.
Despite good ratings and a successful syndication deal, ABC cancelled Last Man Standing last May after six seasons. The comedy centered on Mike Baxter (Allen), a marketing director for the Outdoor Man sporting goods stores who lives with his wife and three daughters. The cast also includes Nancy Travis, Amanda Fuller, Molly Ephraim, Kaitlyn Dever, Christoph Sanders, Hector Elizondo, Flynn Morrison, Jordan Masterson, and Jonathan Adams.
On Norm MacDonald’s podcast, Allen revealed he has no idea why ABC ended Last Man Standing and the whole situation “was handled very badly.” The comedian also suggested his political leanings possibly led to the show’s cancellation, saying “There’s nothing more dangerous right now than a likable conservative.”
Though, earlier ABC Network boss Channing Dungey made it clear that Allen’s politics had “absolutely nothing to do with” the end of Last Man Standing.
What do you think? Did you watch Last Man Standing? Would you have watch another season?
I absolutely love this show. I really related to Last Man Standing and was a show my whole family watched. Good values, good laughs and a life lesson in each episode. ABC lost a household by cancelling this show. Smutty shows, meaningless dramas and useless realities… BRING BACK LAST MAN STANDING!
I love this show. I am highly disappointed that it was cancelled. Thank goodness for CMT for playing reruns every day. I have stopped watching ABC since they cancelled the show.
In my worst day I can do better than the ABC so-called executives who made the bad decision to cancel a highly successful show … HELLO!!!
Glad it was cancelled. Watched a few what’s episodes and saw everyone had some type of political dig. Didn’t feel like that was the time or place to air his or their polical views. As far as if I’d watch a new series. Definitely NO
My entire family of 5 loves this show. Hate that it wasn’t renewed. Don’t understand why. Family shows are needed and this was a great one. Cast was awesome. Balance of different character personalities and political topics too. Wish they would rethink their decision OR either another network picks it up.
ABC needs to rethink whats great on t v and whats not.
LAST MAN STANDING was the best family comedy out there
One of my favorite shows. Mike Baxter just tries to do the right thing for his family. He has his opinions about politics and likes to rant about benghazi. Who doesnt? Yet we have to keep watching crap while this has been canceled. Sad, really sad that the network liberal politics has come to this. Liberals
So has ABC (Ms Dungey) said why they cancelled it? It’s a shame ABC is being so short sighted. Was really hoping CMT, Fox, Hallmark, or one of the other networks that show the re-runs to pick it up. Very well-made SITCOM!
I absolutely LOVE this show!!!! I have zero desire to ever watch ABC again! I totally believe this has everything to do with his politics, which by the way he is spot on!
He is so spot on! And the way he articulates it is HYSTERICAL!! ABC made a really bad move.
The People That Works At The ABC Networks and The ABC Studios Don’t Truly Know Anything About Good TV Shows and How They Make The Viewers Enjoy Watching Them.
The More Viewers Are Watching Shows – (Like “Last Man Standing”) – The Higher The Ratings Will Increase. That is NOT Good Enough For ABC To Keep A Good Show From Being and/or Getting Cancelled.
To Me, ABC Made The WRONG Decision in Cancelling Last Man Standing.
Politics should never be part of enjoyable TV programs but it is happening every day. If politics IS part of the problem, shouldn’t we cancel programs like Saturday Night Live, and I could name a few more.
Yes, I would’ve watched another season. I watch and rewatch all the episodes. Loved Last Man Standing, and it’s a shame that ABC cancelled it, But it seems that ABC cancels all their good shows. Wish they would reconsider
Really, you can produce and show trash shows, hate crap but not this funny show Last Man Standing. It is the best comedy. Well maybe ABC should be totally removed. It’s teally sad that you don’t care about your consumer.
Some network please pick up this show as you know you will have great ratings.
It’s absolutely ridiculous! My family and I have boycotted ABC and refuse to watch anything on there because of the networks decision to cancel this amazing and truthful show. I 100% believe it was cancelled due to Allens political views. It was the second highest rated ABC show! Just heartbreaking.
It’s horrible! This was a great popular show. It’s on syndication everywhere and practically all the time. Somebody needs to save this show.