ABC has cancelled one daytime series and renewed two others. Fans of General Hospital can breathe easy, at least for a little while.
The network has confirmed that The Revolution, their ratings-challenged talk show, will go off the air on July 6th. The TV series debuted in January and took the place of One Life to Live. Hosted by Tim Gunn, Harley Pasternak, Ty Pennington, Jennifer Ashton, and Tiffanie Davis, The Revolution has been a ratings disappointment and has been averaging about 1.3 million viewers according to Deadline.
Meanwhile, both General Hospital and The Chew have been renewed for the 2012-13 season. While General Hospital’s viewer numbers have come down over the years, the ratings have shown signs of improvement. In late March, GH averaged 2.3 million viewers while The Chew drew 2.2 million. The Revolution pulled in just 1.3 million.
Katie Couric’s new talk show, Katie, is slated to premiere on September 10th and will air at 3pm on most stations. Until that happens, ABC will fill the timeslot with an hour-long afternoon version of Good Morning America, tentatively titled GMA in the Afternoon.
While the alphabet network hasn’t said as much, they are obviously still searching for low-cost programming to fill their daytime hours. While the renewal of General Hospital has ensured that the venerable soap opera will reach its 50th anniversary — on April 1, 2013 — there’s certainly no guarantees beyond that.
What do you think? Did ABC make the right decision to renew General Hospital? Do you think it will reach its 51st year?
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I think the Chew should be renewed. It’s unique and very entertaining.
I have watched GH my entire life…I’m 42 mom said she would be watching and changing my diaper at the same time. She said that shown could keep me still and quiet…please never ever remove GH!! I promise to launch a huge campaign to never watch that channel again. Thanks a true die hard fan!
I hope they keep general hospital and keep revolution for my family… I hope they cancelled chew and bring back one life to live
Good show The Chew
When is the chew getting cancelled I hate the show so much.
I love The Chew.The show makes me happy.
Many years ago I was, as many were, addicted to AMC, OLTL & GH. Now even when sick I cannot force myself to watch those that are left and think many of us look for things that are more relevant to everyday life. I think The Chew is a great show, incorporating great recipes, fun pointers and good guests. The blend of personalities is excellent. I was sorry to see The Revolution go as they also presented some very good information and lifestyle pointers, not to mention good health information. This is what everyone I know wants to see. KATIE… Read more »
Jesus Christ! When in the hell are they going to fricking cancel these STUPID, MORONIC, USELESS, BORING, LOUSY, UNAPPEALING, AND IDIOTIC TV shows? I really, really, really hate, loathe, and despise this show The Chew, as well as The View also, and I am very happy they cancelled it. If only they would get rid of all of the other rotten shows too. Why are they producing such STUPID programs with the idiots from the other HAS-BEEN channel, The Food Network, which no one watches, or wants to see anymore?????? And supposedly, they are going to replace this lousy TV… Read more »
WHY DON’T YOU TELL US HOW YOU REALLY FEEL! HAVE YOU THOUGHT OF TRASHING YOUR TV? ONE MORE THING…..WHY DON’T YOU GET A JOB….YOU APPARENTLY HAVE TOO MUCH TIME ON YOUR HANDS IF YOU CAN REVIEW ALL THOSE PROGRAMS.
All My Children and One Life To Live should have never been canceled. So many talented actors who lost their jobs. The Chew and The Revolution is garbage. I hope they are gone soon. They should create another soap and hire AMC and OLTL cast
Amen. You couldn’t pay me to watch a daytime talk show. If GH goes, I will swear off ABC forever. Can’t believe they axed OLTL. Susan Lucci was the queen of daytime TV.
I like the chew… But I can’t stand the hosts talking with their mouth full of food.
My mother always said “Don’t talk with your mouth full!! I like the show and always learn at least one bit of information!
all my friends and family watch GH it is the best show on day time tv. People of all ages watch GH, rushing home to watch it, or recording it. It will be a great lost to ABC if they do away with such a great entertaining show. All my friends and family say they will never watch ABC if they take off the show. ABC don’t be that dumb! I don’t know what I will do without Sonny. LOL
Love The Chew. Great combination of people.
faithful viewer of GH for the past 35 yrs .. they better not touch GH ..ABC should be honored to have a great soap opera in their network .. ABC can bet on losing more ratings for their network if they drop GH .. i’m sure all of us GH fans can show our numbers by NOT WATCHING YOUR NETWORK AT ALL .. TRY US !!!!! IT’LL BE YOUR BIGGEST FAIL!!!
please do NOT cancel GH I would be so SAD!!! all the others have been cut so now this is the only Daytime soap I watch……….it would be a shame to get rid of the best one of them all!! Good Luck GH Hope you have 50 more years!!
PlEASE DO NOT CANCEL GENERAL HOSPITAL.