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 loved Last Man Standing. It was a great show and I still watch on CMT. I will not watch ABC and will not purchase products that are being sold on ABC. I am pretty sure why they cancelled a popular series and understand that ABC is reviving Roseann. Go figure!! Yes, I would have watched an season of Last Man Standing.
Yes I would have watched another season. I don’t understand why you are cancelling a successful show. If it has to do with politics put it aside and do what is right for the fans and cast.
Who is the person or persons that cancelled such a great sitcom, obviously its the person with NO VISION. Put that show back on please. All the casts were well chosen and suited each other. Please put it back on tv. I have seen every episode and its very funny.
I loved this show LMS. WATCHED EVERY NIGHT RERUNS AND IM STILL LAUGHING AT THEM
THE WORLD NEEDS MORE LAUGHING SHOWS LIKE LMS
AND I VOTE TO HAVE IT RETURN SOON
ABC RETURN LMS PLEASE
Very Very Funny. Politics has no place in nightly entertainment. Bring It Back!
Shame on ABC for the cancellation of LMS. Great family laughs and such funny situations that made our family look rather normal. It was such a joy to not see people getting killed or blown up. ABC just lost out on several fans.
Or watching people having sex on every channel! Lol
The only quality family comedy on ABC. Their decision makers must truly be idiots. They cancelled a proven money making product and alienated the few remaining viewers they had.
Loved the show. I would watch many more seasons. Bad ABC, bad, bad, bad. Now they are having a poor season, CBS is killing them. Did liberals lead them by the nose?
I agree with you all. My husband and I are really upset that ABC cancelled LMS. ABC lost us as viewers also. Maybe CBS should think about bringing that show back…that would really kill ABC!!! There is a lot of crap on TV now, but we are faithful to CBS. We would definitely watch if another network picked it up…we still watch the reruns on WGN channel 9 when LMS is on during the week, usually 8pm and 830pm. And sometimes CMT still runs episodes.. oh yeah, EVERYONE knows it was a political move. We’re not stupid ABC!!! Hey, just… Read more »
And dont say anything bad about networks, or they will not post it. They are clueless on who pays them.
I think all the networks suck! They have no clue what people want and will not be happy until everyone thinks the same.
Last Man Standing was a great show, looks like Hallmark is not airing it either. Really too bad that such a great show had to be cancelled because of political affiliations. This is America, and his show was refreshing. Hate the stupid show Hallmark put in its place, will cancel Comcast, because the only reason I went with Comcast was because it carried Hallmark, AND LAST MAN STANDING. Will go to ATT & T now much cheaper. So sad Last Man Standing with Tim Allen, was a Great show. Guess this country is just not fair to everyone, hope Tim… Read more »
I loved “last man” and still dvr and watch the re-runs. It was stupid of the network to cancel such a well received show especially while simultaneously renewing drivel. Hollywood executives are doing a nice job of forcing people to turn off the tv.
My husband and I are very upset that Last Man Standing was cancelled. We love Tim Allen and think everything they taught in the show was dead on. The way they handled Boy’s correcting to the respect Veterans should get for serving our country. Best show on TV and ABC was stupid and cancelled it. Not cool.
It was definitely political. Our family loved ” Last Man Standing “. I wish another channel had continued the series. It was clean, fun, and very funny. ABC stands for Always Black Comedy. Tim Allen never had a chance when Channing Dungey became president. She is as liberal as they come. It WAS about a conservative white man with a very successful TV show. He had to go.
Last Man Standing is a very entertaining show. My family enjoyed it immensely and looked forward to watching it.