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November 12th, 2008

Fox Axes ‘MadTV’

The announcement was made today: Fox has canceled the Saturday-night sketch-comedy series MadTV after 14 seasons and reportedly several dodged cancellations in recent years. As a result of the development, the current season will be MadTV’s last on Fox.
If you’re a fan of the show, however, there is a little hope. According to […]

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October 8th, 2008

So Long, Malloys - FX Nixes ‘The Riches’

Rumors had been spreading for a while, but a network spokesperson finally confirmed the bad news to Entertainment Weekly yesterday: FX has decided not to renew the Eddie Izzard and Minnie Driver dramedy The Riches for a third season.
I and other fans were afraid this would happen, if only because the series was such a […]

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September 26th, 2008

‘Do Not Disturb’ Fall’s First Cancellation

Who didn’t see this coming, like, during the very first episode?
Entertainment Weekly reported the rumor first on Thursday: after just three little-watched episodes, Do Not Disturb will allegedly air no more due to Fox’s decision to cancel the series. Of course, since the unofficial confirmation came from some of those always unidentified “inside sources,” […]

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June 10th, 2008

FX Sweeps ‘Dirt’ to the Curb

Bad news here, Dirt and Courteney Cox fans.
Basic-cable network FX has decided not to renew the tabloid dramedy for a third season. Star Cox broke the recent development to TV Guide yesterday, revealing that she and her husband David Arquette, co-producers of the series, still plan to carry on with other projects.
Good for them. […]

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May 19th, 2008

At the Upfronts: The CW 2008-2009 Comedy Slate

NOTE: Pictures indicate series currently covered at Comedy Centric

Good to Go

Everybody Hates Chris — Full order

Reaper — 13 Episodes

The Game — Full order

On the Way
No new comedies

Given the Ax

Aliens in America — The biggest travesty of the upfront season

Photos: Newscom, except for Reaper (Michael Courtney/The CW)

Tags: Aliens in America, canceled, Canceled Series, comedies, […]

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May 19th, 2008

At the Upfronts: NBC 2008-2009 Comedy Slate

NOTE: Pictures indicate series currently covered at Comedy Centric

Good to Go

30 Rock — Full order

Chuck — Full order

Lipstick Jungle — Midseason order

My Name Is Earl — Full order

The Office — Full order

On the Way

Kath & Kim — Half-Hour Sitcom, Fall, 13 Episodes
The Office Spinoff — Untitled Half-Hour Sitcom, Winter, 13 Episodes
SNL Thursday Night Live — […]

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May 15th, 2008

At the Upfronts: Fox 2008-2009 Comedy Slate

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Good to Go

‘Til Death — Full Order

On the Way

Do Not Disturb (working title, formerly The Inn) — Half-Hour Sitcom, Fall, 13 Episodes
Sit Down, Shut Up — Half-Hour Animated Series, Spring, 13 Episodes
The Cleveland Show — Half-Hour Animated Series (Family Guy spinoff), Spring, 13 Episodes

Given the […]

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May 15th, 2008

At the Upfronts: CBS 2008-2009 Comedy Slate

NOTE: Pictures indicate series currently covered at Comedy Centric

Good to Go

How I Met Your Mother — Full Order

Rules of Engagement — Full Order

The Big Bang Theory — Full Order

The New Adventures of Old Christine — Full Order

Two and a Half Men — Full Order

On the Way

Project Gary — Half-Hour Sitcom, 13 Episodes
The Ex List (formerly […]

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May 15th, 2008

At the Upfronts: ABC 2008-2009 Comedy Slate

NOTE: Pictures indicate series currently covered at Comedy Centric

Good to Go

According to Jim — 18 Episodes

Eli Stone — 13 Episodes

Pushing Daisies — Full Order

Samantha Who? — Full Order

Boston Legal — 13 Episodes, Final Season
Desperate Housewives — Full Order
Dirty Sexy Money — Full Order
Ugly Betty — Full Order

On the Way

Scrubs — 18 Episodes, Final Season, Relocating […]

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May 12th, 2008

Hope for ‘Back to You’ Fans?

Perhaps, loyal viewers, perhaps.
Rumors spread early this weekend that Fox has canceled the broadcast-news sitcom Back to You, reportedly because of the high price tag attached to its big-name stars Kelsey Grammer and Patricia Heaton.
TV Week indicates all is not said and done regarding the show’s future, however. On Sunday, the website reported that […]

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