Will the music play on for Sun Records? The CMT TV show recently finished its first season, but what about a second? If renewed, would you keep watching the series?
Based on real events, the music drama follows record producer Sam Phillips (Chad Michael Murray) as he shepherds young musicians Johnny Cash (Kevin Fonteyne), Elvis Presley (Drake Milligan), Carl Perkins (Dustin Ingram) and Jerry Lee Lewis (Christian Lees). The cast also includes Trevor Donovan, Keir O’Donnell, Jennifer Holland, Margaret Anne Florence, and Kerry D. Holliday.
The chances of a renewal for Sun Records are uncertain. The show premiered to a decent rating (for a CMT show) of 0.20 in the 18-49 demo and 971,000 viewers. However, the ratings fell considerably over the course of the eight episodes.
Overall, season one averaged a rating of 0.13 in the 18-49 demo and 585,000 viewers. That’s a considerable drop for a new series on a network that is new to scripted programming. Will CMT risk another season? For now, we’ll have to wait and see.
What do you think? Have you seen Sun Records? Do you think the show should be cancelled or renewed for a second season? Would you watch?
5/5 update: CMT has decided there won’t be a second season of Sun Records. Details here.
“Sun Records” could potentially have been a hit show–instead it turned into a boring sex orgy between Phillips and Marion Keisker. Phillips seems like a dim witted failure except for Marion’s intervention. Additionally, the sepia tinted (light brown ugly stain on the film) to “antique it” makes it drab–nothing like the sparkling 50s! Elvis, even in his earliest years, was never the complete wimp that is portrayed in series–not the actor’s fault but the script and director. The Jerry Lee Lewis actor is a standout and most credible. Die hard rockabilly fans will watch it, because nothing really has been… Read more »
Love Sun Records. Hope to see another season.
You’ve GOT to keep it going! The younger generation is loving it and connecting with those of us who remember it as it happened!
Yes CMT please renew and bring this classic show back for a second season. All the actors, directing, music are great. This show brings back the 50’s,60’s to life. God bless!
Please continue and yes
I really enjoyed watching Sun Records and I hope it gets picked up for another season. Hoping for season 2!!!!!!!!
Renew!! LOVED this show!
Yes! Please renew! I love this show!
Please renew!!!!
Please please please I have to find out what happens next
Bring it back yes season two
Bring it back I loved watching it. One of the best shows on tv
Bring it back. Loved every second of it.
Renew, didn’t like it at first but it grew on me.
renew