NBC’s not being very charitable to fans of their summer series, The Philanthropist. The feel-good drama has been cancelled.
The Philanthropist revolves around Teddy Rist (James Purefoy), a once-selfish billionaire who decides to channel his money and power to help those in need. The series also features the talents of Jesse L. Martin, Neve Campbell, Michael Kenneth William, Lindy Booth, Krista Allen, and James Albrecht.
Now, an upcoming DVD release from Universal Studios Home Entertainment has put the chances of the series returning to rest. They’ve announced the upcoming release of The Philanthropist: The Complete Series
What do you think? Are you sorry that the show is officially over? Any storylines you would like to have seen?
i loved that show! i cant believe its cancelled! the actors and storyline were great!
What a shame to cancel a show that really helped to educate and open peoples eyes to the realities of the world and cultures, I know it made me want to do more! This show had it all; action, adventure, lust, compassion – NBC had it right then failed the people, such a shame.
good show, liked the concept and human emotion involved, good characters, too bad again.. they have so many shows that I feel are not near as enjoyable.
I can’t believe it! Canceled? How insane can NBC be? I was waiting to hear the shows fate but afraid at the same time…
I must say. I am entirely not suprised. The one hour drama can’t survive on NBC. At least not the good ones. I should just give up watching NBC all together.
I loved The Philanthropist! I hated when I missed it when it was on, so I always tried to remember to record it. Now I go to Hula to see the shows again and again on my Laptop. I loved the fact that the program talked about real issues and what a better way to get first hand experience from the guy that inspired it-Bobby Sager. As a missionary myself, I really loved the Nigeria episode and the fact that the season started with that country. I was looking forward to the next stories to include so many other countries.… Read more »
Never seems to fail, if it doesn’t have enough sex, enough shoot-em-up, enough hospital scenes or police scenes, or stupid cartoon crap it just doesn’t stay on the air…I just don’t get it. That’s 2 that have been canceled that were really good.
Now there are Three Guarantees in Life…….
Death, Taxes and TV Network IDIOTS (probably MBAs) who can’t see past the SNOT on their noses!
This is such an excellent show. I cannot believe they canceled it. My husband and I just finished watching it and we’re scratching our heads wondering WHY would this show be canceled? Why would a show that might make people think, maybe even educate people about different parts of the world, not continue? Where are our values? Yes, it’s sorta extravagent, the Teddy Rist aspect of it, but what if it encouraged people to reach out, help others? Do those goofy reality shows do that? Wow, I hope a different network picks this up. It’s educational, eye opening, and somewhat… Read more »
I am so sorry to hear this show is not returning, I really loved this show. Doesn’t suprise me though it is nbc after all they always cancel the really good show, but keep Jay Leno 5 days a week what a bunch of idiots running this station. NBC only has 2 shows I watch that is Chuck and the philanthropist now I’m down to 1 There was a time when all my favorite shows were on nbc what a shame they should fire all the top executives!
For once, there was a show that was interesting enough for me and action enough for my husband. We were enjoying watching this one hour of tv together. I loved the traveling and interesting plots taking place in so many parts of the world , that kept me coming back. And really, who doesn’t dream of being a philanthropist? That was quality.
Any hope of bringing it back?
sincerely, the Sonmors
Wow – we were just saying – can’t wait for the Philanthropist to come back on!
Too Bad when a show says something about the rich and famous doing something right!
BAM – it is off the air!
Any Chance the 101 network will pick this great show up!
it was a great show…it was one of the few show’s my husband am I would sit together and watch
What a shame , Every time there is a good show on T.V., someone doesn’t give it the chance it deserves. The Plilanthorpist was great. Should of given it a chance!!
Put it the place of the tonight show!!
TO CANCELL SUCH AN EXCELLENT TV SHOW LIKE “THE PHILANTROPIST”, SHOWS A LACK OF VISION AND OUT OF TOUCH WITH THE AUDIENCE.
PLEASE, REMOVE ALL EXECUTIVES FROM NBC AND HIRE NEW ONES WITH BRAINS . ATTENTION COMCAST EXECUTIVES ! MAKE NBC AGAIN WHAT IT WAS IN THE PAST”.