Though The Playboy Club didn’t generate high enough ratings for NBC to keep the TV series on the air, millions of people were still tuning in each week and will surely miss the cancelled series. Those behind the scenes are going to miss it as well. Many connected with the show have taken to Twitter to share their disappointment about the cancellation and their appreciation for the viewer support they’ve received.
Jenna Dewan-Tatum (Bunny Janie): “I’m so moved by all of y’all messages that I decided to RT just a few..love you all so much!” She later wrote, “Finishing out last episode, happy to be w/ some of my favorite people in the world. Everything happens for a reason..onwards and upwards :)”
David Krumhltz (Billy Rosen): “Your comments about The Playboy Club are touching. There was great stuff to come. Most shows die. Some before their time. I’ll miss Billy.” Earlier, he joked, “My show was cancelled today and this is how my cat feels about it: http://twitpic.com/6vdbyc” Dewan-Tatum responded with, “ok that just made me laugh out loud for the first time all day. I love u krum krum”
Leah Renee (Bunny Alice): “Thank you all so much for your messages and love for TPC. I will keep you posted on where to catch the remaining episodes. Big hugs!”
Naturi Naughton (Bunny Brenda): “Thank u all…I see all ur tweets supportin #playboyclub.” She later wrote, “Up at 6:30am…still headin 2work. #playboyclub. ‘Work hard until the end'”
Wes Ramsey (Max the bartender): “Tough day… such talented and inspiring friends I’ve made… miss u all already!” To fans of the show, he wrote, “We all appreciate all the support we have had from the fans. We should have had more time…”
Sean Maher (Sean Beaseley): “Thanks for all the support. I am disappointed to say the least :(” He followed that up with, “For those of you who are asking why I’m disappointed- The Playboy Club was cancelled today. Going to miss it tremendously.” And then, “To the remarkable cast and crew. Miss all of you already.”
Riley Smith (Wade, guest in two episodes); “Fun while it lasted. My thoughts go out to all the wonderful people that were apart of making #theplayboyclub daily.”
Chad Hodge (the show’s creator and executive producer): “Was about to start writing xmas episode where Benanti rides out on a snowflake singing ‘Santa Baby’ – all I ever wanted for #playboyclub”
Hugh Hefner (founder of Playboy Enterprises): “I’m sorry NBC’s “The Playboy Club” didn’t find it’s audience. It should have been on cable, aimed at a more adult audience.”
What do you think? Will you miss the show as well? What did you like or dislike about The Playboy Club?
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54 Comments on "The Playboy Club: Cast Reactions to NBC Cancellation"
What is going on? These networks keep the dumbest shows that have more soft porn and stupid story lines.
This was a great show. Brought back memories of the sixties. Clothing, cars, music. Katie, not sure what you were watching, but the singing was great. The actors were perfect for their characters. Caroline is a beautiful women.
Going to miss this one.
NBC you blew it.
I thought it had potential but there were so many things that derailed it. The singing bits were positively painful to start. In addition, the show clearly meant to deal with controversial issues of the time, but only managed to hint at and gloss over them. I agree with Hef; this was a show for cable. 10-13 powerfully written episodes aimed at a more adult audience would have given this show the success NBC hoped for but ultimately missed.
I think Hef is right – on cable it would have found its audience.
Pls. bring this show back- is very good. No more reality shows- give it to FOX or another network.
Racy? Give me a break! There’s more vulgarity on some sitcoms! It’s a great show, and I really liked it! LOVED the great music! Didn’t have to lower the volume like with other shows, that have that loud disgusting hip hop crap! Loved seeing David Krumholtz back on TV. Was a loyal fan of Numbers, and was disappointed when that was canceled! Miss Charlie Eppes & all the rest of the cast. I could name several shows that ‘s on their last legs, & should go! Wish you’d reconsider, & leave Playboy on the air!
I think that if NBC felt the show was too ‘racy’, then the network should not have run it. I love this show. It’s something different from the repetitive ones on television now. I looked up the show list for the network and ‘The Playboy Club” was the only thing I was watching, well watched.
I would very much like to see Showtime or HBO pick this series up. At least those networks can get things right.
Please someone pick this up, I have GOT to see what happens to Maureen (and what she says)!
Correction to some things…my iPad has a mind of it’s own sometimes. Second second shouldn’t have such a very and last sentence isn’t heat meant to say what ….but anyways will say again boo to whoever cancelled the playboy club… Really good show ! Loved it. Lol
finally a really good nostalgic show that wasn’t a bunch of violence, and inane idiots . A good story line….but no..lets give way to the sick reality shows with people the IQ of an lobotomized ant. queue up the canned laughter and the hollywood special effects. Is that really what America wants day in and day out.
give me a break already!
I miss my bunny amber heard already I just saw the last episode and afraid what was going to happen to her in the mobster’s car. Good luck crew. You guys were doing great in my book. Hope to see you soon on another channel.
The show was great will miss it. Hope they find something on cable!
It’s just another classic example of our new immediate gratification culture that the corporate next quarter profits dictates.
If a show doesn’t get numbers in the first three episodes then we kill it; regardless if it has potential.
I thought the show was great! Better than most of the shows that are on the air!
Excellent music, great writing, great production, great cinematography, great set design, great character development, great storyline, great acting, great cast and great overall entertainment.
Great Going NBC! (compliment) For the 3 shows we did get to watch.
Great Going NBC! (sarcasm) For canceling the show.
They need to Get did of whitney and up all night, those are two stupid shows.. i dont understand Why people wanted it canceled for, it came on at ten pm, shouldnt their kids be in bed by then? Or at least going to bed by then? Newsflash! Your kids see hear learn worse Things at school!! I thought it was a Nice clean show. Just goes to show you How people dont have the common sense they should have…
Really upset. It was a good show–loved the actors, story line–everything about it. I guess if Whitney and the Office (stupid shows) are still on–was it too good for NBC?