At the recent upfronts, it was announced that CBS was cancelling The New Adventures of Old Christine after five years on the air.
Starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus, the sitcom has been in danger of being cancelled each year and, on a few occasions, ABC expressed interest in taking it over. Though it’s looking doubtful that the alphabet network will indeed save it, discussions are still ongoing.
Kari Lizer, Old Chrisine’s creator, says that the cancellation didn’t surprise her, especially considering the fact that the show was taken out of the Monday night block of sitcoms and has been put on hiatus many times during its run.
She recently told TV Guide, “As far as what happened at CBS, we’ve suffered from a serious lack of support from them since the beginning… I hate to say it, but I’m afraid they don’t care much for the female-of-a-certain-age point of view over there. How else do you explain them squandering the talents of Julia [Louis-Dreyfus] and Wanda [Sykes]?”
The cancellation news came at a particularly bad time for Sykes. Her Saturday night talk series, The Wanda Sykes Show, was also cancelled by FOX. Lizer expects Sykes to bounce back though, noting, “She’s never funnier than when she’s pissed off.”
What do you think? Is CBS’ treatment of Old Christine some kind of sexism or just due to poor ratings?
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I just found out that they had cancelled the show and I am pissed. I’m in my 40’s, divorced and have two boys and I could really relate to the show. Dating, family life, dealing with ur ex, etc. And what a PERFECT CAST. I am sick of ABC and I definately they are racist sexiest! They cancel Christine but keep The Bachelorette, espeically after what a mess it was, letting Ashley humiliate herself just for ratings. And bring Emily back is another mistake because no one will ever live up to her ex Ricky who died and she is… Read more »
This is a great, funny show. Why cancel it??????????????
I think the problems with the ratings is either not enough advertising or poor lead-in or follow-up program. I saw the show for the first time on Lifetime in syndication and think it is among the best sitcoms ever. Give it another chance and give it some advertising.
I always looked forward to watching this show.. What a shame. Please someone, Pick it up for another season!
I absolutely love this show! I think it’s the funniest I’ve ever seen. Love all the characters, with their own distinct personalities. It relieves my stress at the end of a bad day. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE BRING IT BACK! Julia Louise Dreyfuss is exceptionally talented and her timing is right on cue! All the characters complement each other so well!
I didn’t even know this show existed, until it went into syndication. CBS did a poor job at advertising it. But I love LOVE this show, I bought the whole season on Amazon, I really wish they would bring it back.
I am am from Brazil and this show was the only one that could make me really laugh. I just don’t understand why they did this!
Honestly, it was one of the only reasons I watched CBS. Why they put up with Charlie Sheen’s antics for so long, but not give this show a fair shot is beyond me. This is the reason why people are tuning into the cable shows. I say Larry David give his old friend a shot on HBO.
This show is more popular than ever! It got so much publicity when CBS cancelled it. Someone should make new episodes of The New Adventures Of Old Christine. The reruns will run as long as I Love Lucy.
It’s a GREAT show and need to get back on the air SOON!
SO sad I love the show and always watching it when it is shown on Lifetime as re-runs. Wish some would pick it up and continue.
I Love this show and I am sure many more have now fallen for Christine through the reruns
WHY cancel it! It’s the best show on tv!
I loved the show. Somebody should of made that show their baby. Sad.
Love the show … Why can’t a LIFETIME of pantyhouse take over the show? Their movies are ridiculous … Might as well spend it on something with good writing and an excellent cast.
When I really love a show and get into it, then they cancel it. “Christine” was the funniest show on TV since Will & Grace. Why????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!