In 2009, both Southland and Medium were cancelled by NBC but were then saved by other networks. Three long-running shows were recently cancelled last month and it looked like each had a good shot of being saved as well.
A couple weeks later, Law & Order and Ghost Whisperer have been denied a second chance and now, The New Adventures of Old Christine has as well.
The New Adventures of Old Christine follows a neurotic single mom (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) who has a hard time juggling a relationship with responsibilities at home and work. Others in the cast include Hamish Linklater, Wanda Sykes, Trevor Gagnon, Clark Gregg, Emily Rutherfurd, Tricia O’Kelley, and Alex Kapp Horner.
The sitcom has been a moderate performer for CBS from the beginning and has ended up on the bubble each year. For the past two years, ABC has been ready to pick up the show if CBS dropped it. Those were in the days when ABC wasn’t having much luck finding successful sitcoms of their own.
When CBS cancelled Old Christine this year, the alphabet network wasn’t as interested anymore because ABC already has some successful sitcoms with several new ones waiting in the wings.
This season, Old Christine aired opposite ABC sitcoms and didn’t fare very well. As a result, the network has decided not to pick up the Julia Louis-Dreyfus sitcom for season six.
The final episode of The New Adventures of Old Christine aired on May 12th on CBS. After five seasons and 88 episodes, there won’t be a final episode to wrap up the series.
On the positive side, reruns will begin airing on Lifetime and on local stations across the country in the fall.
What do you think? Should ABC have picked up Old Christine for season six? How would you have ended the show?
Image courtesy CBS.
I have been addicted to this show for almost 2 years now and thats really saying something because i usually lose interest in shows pretty fast. I never watched it when it was still airing new episodes and im so mad that i didnt. I would have loved to have gone to a live taping. Every character is hilarious and i really think the show would do great if it were brought back. I dont think thats possible for many reasons, one being that julia is starring in a new show now, and its so depressing. I hate that it… Read more »
Started watching the re-runs of the sitcom on Lifetime and really really enjoy it. Like someone else said earlier, it’s nice to have a somewhat clean comedy to watch. The actors do have a tremendous chemistry and I also think it’s a similar hit with subject matter that’s much like Everybody Loves Raymond, which was a super show as well. Still watching re-runs of Raymond and believe I have been thru all the Christine episodes. I want more Christine! And Wanda Sykes is definitely a contender for best female co-star in a comedy. She’s the type of friend we all… Read more »
It really is a darn shame that the TV stations no longer have taste and are only interested in some of the most ridiculous reality shows. Some good…You finally have a home run with great actors and for the most part clean comedy. My husband is very picky about what he watches and told me a while back how hilarious he thought The New Adventures with Old Christine is and how I have to see an episode. Well I finally did and he was right! He and I both were very disappoointed of the show cancellation. For Christmas of 2012,… Read more »
I agree, the cast has great chemistry together, and it is a show that actually keeps you entertained…..and is NOT a reality show! ;P Its nice to have a few good sitcoms on the air to sit and catch a few good laughs with, and some real big laughs. I am glad it is being replayed on a few stations, as i did not start watching it right from season 1 , like some of you, and i missed several episodes for sure, BUT, it would be WONDERFUL if they would bring the show back to life. Especially since it… Read more »
Just recently found this incredible show. The cast is very talented, especially Julia. I would love to see it resurected.
love LOVE this show…each one of them was just as funny as the other!! please bring it back!!
I miss this show. Still Dvd re runs. The writing was perfect. Great timing! So wish it was still on!
I loooveeeee this show! Favorite after friends and everybody loves Raymond .. Please put it back!,
The New Adventures of Old Christine should still be on the air; a lot of people loved it. They should really consider bring it back. :O
The New Adventures Of Old Christine should come back to CBS. It would be a great fit with Rules Of Engagement and Rob since all three shows stars started on Saturday Night Live. CBS is in talks to bring back Murphy Brown for several episodes. Old Christine and Murphy Brown are both comedy gold!
wish this show had never ended I loved it so much, now I watch reruns.
One of the best shows! It should still be on, hilarious! Now all they have are dumb singing and dancing shows. Yuk, boring.
both the station tht droped it and the station tht wouldnt pick it up obviously dont know a good show when u c it i mean u dropped a good show for all these cappy shows now a days that does not have any storyline or entertainment its just bland u guys should drop one of them and put bac on the new adventures of old christine just three word to u guys on tht dropped the show u guys suck im only 13 and this show is by far the funniest and best show i have ever seen in… Read more »
i agree i’m 10 and this is my second favorite show after the simpsons
i loved this show soooooooooo much and i want them to put it back on so plz can u figure somthing out to put it on i just started watching it tuesday and im finished with the whole 5 seasons and its nw saturday thats how good the show is im only like 13 but plz plz plz work something out i love tht show so much and it didnt even have an end at least make the season six
It’s so sad. I loved this show so much. Regards from Ecuador, South America.