AOL TV http://www.aoltv.com http://www.aoltv.com/media/feedlogo.gif AOL TV http://www.aoltv.com en-us Copyright 2012 Blogsmith, LLC. The contents of this headlines and excerpts feed are available for limited commercial distribution. You may repost this feed to your site provided you link back to the original story, do not edit the material, and do not remove this copyright notice. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/ Fox and CW Shows On the Bubble http://www.aoltv.com/2010/05/04/fox-and-cw-shows-on-the-bubble/ http://www.aoltv.com/2010/05/04/fox-and-cw-shows-on-the-bubble/ http://www.aoltv.com/2010/05/04/fox-and-cw-shows-on-the-bubble/#comments Filed under: , , , , , , ,


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When considering the future of some shows on Fox and the CW, in the case of the former, there are only a couple of programs on the fence. Fox, overall, has had a strong year highlighted by the success of 'Glee,' which trumps nearly any disappointment execs might have over already cancelled shows like 'Sons of Tucson' or 'Past Life.'

On the other hand, the CW has a few hours teetering on the brink amid some solid, if not spectacular, already renewed shows like 'Vampire Diaries' and 'Supernatural.' To check the threat assessment for the Fox and CW programs on the bubble, read on:

Continue Reading]]> CWFoxHeather LocklearHuman TargetKevin ReillyLie to MeLife UnexpectedMelrose Placeon the bubbleOne Tree Hill Allison Waldman 2010-05-04T16:03:00+00:00 Six NBC Shows on the Bubble http://www.aoltv.com/2010/05/03/six-nbc-shows-on-the-bubble/ http://www.aoltv.com/2010/05/03/six-nbc-shows-on-the-bubble/ http://www.aoltv.com/2010/05/03/six-nbc-shows-on-the-bubble/#comments Filed under: , , , , , , , , , ,


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The past season was a tumultuous one for NBC, what with the Jay Leno experience turning the primetime schedule into a whirl. The fact that Leno's ten o'clock show was a disaster resulted in NBC scrambling to fill in during the second season. Fortunately, at least one legit hit has emerged -- 'Parenthood.'

Still, as the network contemplates the future, there's really six programs that could be called on the bubble, teetering between a pick up or a cancellation. So what is the likelihood that NBC will renew these shows? Here's our take:

Continue Reading]]> 21st seasonAngela BromstadbrinkbubbleChuckCommunityGunsmokeHeroesLaw and OrderMercyNBCParenthoodTrauma Allison Waldman 2010-05-03T17:27:00+00:00 ABC Has Plans for 'Old Christine' ... Maybe 'Ghost Whisperer,' Too http://www.aoltv.com/2010/05/03/abc-has-plans-for-old-christine-maybe-ghost-whisperer-too/ http://www.aoltv.com/2010/05/03/abc-has-plans-for-old-christine-maybe-ghost-whisperer-too/ http://www.aoltv.com/2010/05/03/abc-has-plans-for-old-christine-maybe-ghost-whisperer-too/#comments Filed under: , , , , , , ,


cbs_the_new_adventures_of_old_christine_julia_louis_dreyfusFor the past two years, ABC has expressed interest in picking up 'The New Adventures of Old Christine' if CBS decided to drop it. This year is no different. According to Deadline.com, if CBS cancels 'The New Adventures of Old Christine,' ABC will snap it up. The network even has a plan for where to program the Julia Louis Dreyfus sitcom. It'll be paired with Patricia Heaton's 'The Middle,' leading in to 'Modern Family' and 'Cougar Town.'

That would make for a very solid night of comedy, likely Wednesday again, which is what worked so well this season for ABC -- with the exception of Kelsey Grammer's woeful 'Hank,' which was mercifully axed by ABC last November.

Continue Reading]]> ABCcancellationCBSJulia Louis DreyfusPatricia Heatonpick uprenewalThe MiddleThe New Adventures of Old Christine Allison Waldman 2010-05-03T12:03:00+00:00 The US Should Co-Produce TV Shows with the UK http://www.aoltv.com/2010/05/01/the-us-should-co-produce-tv-shows-with-the-uk/ http://www.aoltv.com/2010/05/01/the-us-should-co-produce-tv-shows-with-the-uk/ http://www.aoltv.com/2010/05/01/the-us-should-co-produce-tv-shows-with-the-uk/#comments Filed under: , , , , ,


'Survivors'
A few years back, a bold co-production initiative was launched with Canada. So far, it's produced underwhelming ratings performers like 'Mental' and 'Defying Gravity.' Meanwhile, thanks to BBC America, US fans are falling in love with new UK shows, only to find ourselves frustrated when the powers-that-Beeb pull the plug. It's a lot like foreign fans of US material must feel when we cancel shows on them: powerless.

But it doesn't have to be that way. Most recently, BBC America finished running the first and second series of the BBC post-apocalyptic drama 'Survivors,' back-to-back. Before it finished, the BBC announced that they weren't going to commission any more episodes, due to slipping ratings in the UK. 'Survivors' wasn't failing miserably, but BBC programming doesn't get advertising revenue like shows in the US, so expectations are different.

I don't know if US ratings were considered for the show, but I know it was one of the more popular series on BBC America and that it has a pretty loyal and faithful following on both sides of the pond. Could US support have saved it?

Continue Reading]]> bbcco-producedoctor whoflashforwardprimevalshared costssurvivorstorchwoodukv Jason Hughes 2010-05-01T18:28:00+00:00 Seven CBS Shows on the Bubble http://www.aoltv.com/2010/04/30/seven-cbs-shows-on-the-bubble/ http://www.aoltv.com/2010/04/30/seven-cbs-shows-on-the-bubble/ http://www.aoltv.com/2010/04/30/seven-cbs-shows-on-the-bubble/#comments Filed under: , , , , , , , , , ,


jenna_elfman_accidentally_on_purposeFor the most part, CBS has had a very good year. New series like 'Undercover Boss' and 'NCIS: LA' lived up to expectations and emerged as hits, and even though it's fallen off a bit lately, 'The Good Wife' is also a success.

But as the May upfront approaches, when the network has to make difficult decisions about what new shows to order and which programs to axe, it's a good time to assess what might happen. Here's our look at what's Tiffany network shows are on the brink ... and how it might play out.

Continue Reading]]> Accidentally on Purposebubble showsCBSCold CaseGary UnmarriedMediumRules of EngagementThe New Adventures of Old Christinetvbythenumbers.comTwo and a Half Men Allison Waldman 2010-04-30T15:02:00+00:00 Bad News: Looks Like 'Legend of the Seeker' Really Won't Be Back http://www.aoltv.com/2010/04/30/bad-news-looks-like-legend-of-the-seeker-really-wont-be-back/ http://www.aoltv.com/2010/04/30/bad-news-looks-like-legend-of-the-seeker-really-wont-be-back/ http://www.aoltv.com/2010/04/30/bad-news-looks-like-legend-of-the-seeker-really-wont-be-back/#comments Filed under: , , , ,


Legend of the SeekerWe told you earlier this week that the syndicated action show 'Legend of the Seeker' had been canceled. ABC Studios still won't comment officially on the status of the show, but multiple sources, including Entertainment Weekly, say that because of the number of stations around the country that dropped the show and the state of sci-fi/adventure shows right now, the studio is just not going to do a third season. (The show is currently in its second season.)

Overseas sales of the show aren't strong, either -- a surprising fact, considering that a lot of syndicated action shows do better overseas than they do in the United States.

Continue Reading]]> abc studiosaction showscraig hornerdarken rahllegend of the seekersam raimisyndicated shows Bob Sassone 2010-04-30T14:15:00+00:00 ABC Family's '10 Things I Hate About You' Canceled http://www.aoltv.com/2010/04/29/abc-familys-10-things-i-hate-about-you-canceled/ http://www.aoltv.com/2010/04/29/abc-familys-10-things-i-hate-about-you-canceled/ http://www.aoltv.com/2010/04/29/abc-familys-10-things-i-hate-about-you-canceled/#comments Filed under: , ,


10 Things I Hate About You'10 Things I Hate About You' has officially been canceled, ABC Family confirmed today.

Executive producer Carter Covington broke the news earlier today on Twitter, saying, "Sad news ... ABCFamily canceled the show :( Thanks 2 our AMAZING fans - U R the reason I do this! Enjoy the last 5 eps - they're fantastic!"

At the beginning of April, Covington tweeted that '10 Things' was "on the bubble and we need all the eyeballs we can get!"

More info over at Inside TV.

]]> 10 Things I Hate About Youcancellations TV Squad Editors 2010-04-29T16:52:00+00:00 ABC Gives 'One Life to Live' A Vote of Confidence http://www.aoltv.com/2010/04/29/abc-gives-one-life-to-live-a-vote-of-confidence/ http://www.aoltv.com/2010/04/29/abc-gives-one-life-to-live-a-vote-of-confidence/ http://www.aoltv.com/2010/04/29/abc-gives-one-life-to-live-a-vote-of-confidence/#comments Filed under: , , , , , , , , ,


erika_slezak_as_viki_one_life_to_live_abcIt's been a tumultuous few months for ABC's daytime drama 'One Life to Live.' Recently, we reported that Tuc Watkins is returning, and they are bringing in a former scribe to be the associate headwriter, and the gay couple -- Kyle and Oliver -- were dumped. All that hubbub had us speculating about the future of 'One Life to Live' in an era when longtime soaps like 'Guiding Light' have been canceled and another legendary daytimer, 'As the World Turns' is ending it's run in September.

Well, fans are concerned, too, especially after the story emerged last week about ABC Daytime developing a talk show for Tori Spelling. TV Guide went to the Jori Petersen, the head ABC Daytime PR, to ask if the Spelling show might threaten the future of 'One Life.'

Continue Reading]]> ABCAll My ChildrenAs the World TurnsDaytimeGeneral HospitalGuiding LIghtheadwriterJori PetersenOne Life to LiveSOAPNetTuc Watkins Allison Waldman 2010-04-29T09:08:00+00:00 'Legend of the Seeker' Canceled http://www.aoltv.com/2010/04/26/legend-of-the-seeker-canceled/ http://www.aoltv.com/2010/04/26/legend-of-the-seeker-canceled/ http://www.aoltv.com/2010/04/26/legend-of-the-seeker-canceled/#comments Filed under: , , , , ,


legend of the seekerSorry, 'Legend of the Seeker' fans. The syndicated fantasy show couldn't cast a spell over enough viewers to earn a third season, as the Ausiello Files is reporting that Sam Raimi's swashbuckling series has been canceled.

'Seeker' was having a tough time pulling in decent numbers for local stations associated with its distributor, Tribune Stations Group. Apparently, not even a steamy girl-on-girl kiss between 'Buffy' alum Charisma Carpenter and hottie Tabrett Bethell could generate enough interest to keep the show alive. A number of Tribune stations dropped 'Seeker' last month, and the networks have shown no interest in picking it up, leading to its cancellation.

Now is not a great time for action-oriented cult TV shows. With 'Seeker' on the chopping block and last year's cancellation of 'Stargate Atlantis,' it seems like the tube is being scrubbed clean of light, fun, geek-friendly series. It's definitely not the '90s anymore, when shows like Raimi and Robert Tapert's 'Hercules' and 'Xena' could go for six seasons. Let's hope one of the better action-packed shows to debut this year, Fox's 'Human Target,' can beat the current trend.

]]> cancelationcancelledLegend of The SeekerLegendOfTheSeekerreality-freeSam RaimiSamRaimisyndicatedsyndication Mike Moody 2010-04-26T14:45:00+00:00 Cops Shut Down Steven Seagal: Lawman http://www.aoltv.com/2010/04/15/cops-shut-down-steven-seagal-lawman/ http://www.aoltv.com/2010/04/15/cops-shut-down-steven-seagal-lawman/ http://www.aoltv.com/2010/04/15/cops-shut-down-steven-seagal-lawman/#comments Filed under: , , , , ,


Steven SeagalSteven Seagal just can't stop sliding down the fame scale into obscurity and legal trouble. First he gets cast in a reality program as a deputy sheriff (titled 'Steven Seagal: Lawman') and then the same program gets shut down by the very police he's working for due to the star getting accused of sex trafficking.

For those unaware, a recently-hired female assistant who was also a former model accused Seagal of, to say the least, inappropriate behavior. Check the original article for lurid details. Even worse, Seagal's former assistant before the recent hire was hired out of Russia and he was doing pretty much the same things to her (hence the "sex trafficking" accusation). This further proves my theory that it is a bad idea to answer any Craigslist ad (yes, it was a Craigslist ad).

At least this is a good set-up for the inevitable sequel reality television show: 'Steven Seagal, Inmate.'



]]> AEreality-freesex traffickingSexTraffickingSteven SeagalSteven Seagal: LawmanStevenSeagalStevenSeagal:Lawman Brad Trechak 2010-04-15T09:29:00+00:00 That Was Quick: FOX Pulls 'Sons of Tuscon' http://www.aoltv.com/2010/04/05/that-was-quick-fox-pulls-sons-of-tuscon/ http://www.aoltv.com/2010/04/05/that-was-quick-fox-pulls-sons-of-tuscon/ http://www.aoltv.com/2010/04/05/that-was-quick-fox-pulls-sons-of-tuscon/#comments Filed under: , , ,


Sons of Tucson From the very first commercials for Fox's 'Sons of Tucson,' it was hard to imagine the show lasting. It looked like a vehicle designed for Jack Black that fell in Tyler Labine's lap - three kids hire a bearded, chubby slacker to pose as their dad when their real father goes to prison. Labine even says, in the debut episode, that he is going to "rock it hard."

It was your standard non-standard family unit (undoubtedly with heart) that has been the bread and butter of sitcoms for decades. Precocious kids, a funny guy with a bit of a beer tummy - how could it fail?

Continue Reading]]> american dadAmericanDadfox sundayFoxSundaysons of tucsonSonsOfTucsontil deathTilDeath Nick Zaino 2010-04-05T18:25:00+00:00 '24' Canceled http://www.aoltv.com/2010/03/26/24-is-canceled/ http://www.aoltv.com/2010/03/26/24-is-canceled/ http://www.aoltv.com/2010/03/26/24-is-canceled/#comments Filed under: , , , , ,


24There's been a lot of talk lately about whether or not FOX would renew '24' for another year or if NBC could pick up the show if FOX didn't want it. Now here's the answer to at least the first of those questions: '24' has been canceled.

Star Mary Lynn Rajskub announced on Twitter that this is the last season of the long-running show. No word yet on if NBC still wants the show or if FOX is still interested in the big-screen movie that they were interested in doing at one point. I'm sure we'll hear more about all of this in the coming days.

Update: NBC won't pick up the show, but they're making a big-screen film.

]]> 2424 canceledfoxkiefer sutherlandmary lynn rajskubnbc Bob Sassone 2010-03-26T20:05:00+00:00 MTV Cancels Fake Reality Show 'The Hills' http://www.aoltv.com/2010/03/25/mtv-cancels-fake-reality-show-the-hills/ http://www.aoltv.com/2010/03/25/mtv-cancels-fake-reality-show-the-hills/ http://www.aoltv.com/2010/03/25/mtv-cancels-fake-reality-show-the-hills/#comments Filed under: , ,


SpeidiShow of hands, who is mourning the cancellation of MTV's 'The Hills?' Yup, the network has finally canceled the reality show that wasn't really a reality show. The final season starts on April 27.

I think the only bad part about this cancellation is now that cast members like Heidi and Spencer won't be filming the show anymore that means they'll have time to make appearances on other shows. So MTV, maybe you shouldn't cancel this show after all. We need them to stay on the show so we have a better chance of avoiding them. Besides, Heidi needs cash for that eleventh plastic surgery I'm sure she wants to have.

]]> heidi and spencerheidi montaglauren conradmtvspencer prattthe hillsthe hills canceled Bob Sassone 2010-03-25T12:45:00+00:00 'At the Movies' Canceled http://www.aoltv.com/2010/03/25/at-the-movies-canceled/ http://www.aoltv.com/2010/03/25/at-the-movies-canceled/ http://www.aoltv.com/2010/03/25/at-the-movies-canceled/#comments Filed under: , ,


At The MoviesThis is rather sad, as far as TV show cancellations go: 'At The Movies' is going away after 30 years on the air.

The show that Roger Ebert and Gene Siskel started so many years ago is a victim of the modern age. People get their movie reviews from so many places now, half-hour syndicated shows like this aren't as plentiful as they used to be, and this show went through so many changes in the past few years that it was easy to see that it would be gone soon.

It's actually a miracle that the show survived the whole Ben Lyons debacle, so we should be glad that we got a year with Michael Phillips and A.O. Scott.

Continue Reading]]> a.o. scottat the moviesben lyonsben mankiewiczfilm reviewsgene siskelmichael phillipsmovie reviewsroger ebertsiskel and ebert Bob Sassone 2010-03-25T09:45:00+00:00 Zach Braff Tells Facebook Fans That 'Scrubs' is Done http://www.aoltv.com/2010/03/24/zach-braff-tells-facebook-fans-that-scrubs-is-done/ http://www.aoltv.com/2010/03/24/zach-braff-tells-facebook-fans-that-scrubs-is-done/ http://www.aoltv.com/2010/03/24/zach-braff-tells-facebook-fans-that-scrubs-is-done/#comments Filed under: , , , , ,


'Scrubs' season nine cast
If you're a fan of 'Scrubs' and were holding out hope that the show was going to return... well, you weren't paying attention to the signs. ABC burned off the final two episodes unannounced this month; the season finale aired before a night of Wednesday comedy reruns. Then a number of show writers and producers took to their Twitter and Facebook feeds to mention that last week's episode was the "series finale" and not the season finale.

But if you need to find an "official" word that the show is done, you pretty much can't get any more official than Zach Braff himself. He told his Facebook fans that "it appears that "New Scrubs", "Scrubs 2.0", "Scrubs with new kids", "Scrubbier", "Scrubs without JD" is no more. It was worth a try, but alas... it didn't work."

Continue Reading]]> bill lawrenceBillLawrencedave francoDaveFrancodonald faisonDonaldFaisoneliza coupeElizaCoupefacebookjohn c mcginleyJohnCMcginleyken jenkinsKenJenkinskerry bisheKerryBishemichael moselyMichaelMoselyscrubszach braffZachBraff Joel Keller 2010-03-24T12:27:00+00:00 'Til Death' Is Really, Really Over http://www.aoltv.com/2010/03/24/til-death-is-really-really-over/ http://www.aoltv.com/2010/03/24/til-death-is-really-really-over/ http://www.aoltv.com/2010/03/24/til-death-is-really-really-over/#comments Filed under: , , , , ,


'Til DeathFox has confirmed some news that has been in the cards for a while: ''Til Death' has been cancelled after four seasons. Like so many other shows before it (*cough*cough* 'According To Jim'), it has avoided the axe for much longer than anticipated. ''Til Death' was even given an honor usually given to only science fiction on Fox: the Friday Night Death Slot.

Actually, by the time the show even got to its fourth season, the only consistent part of it was Brad Garrett and Joely Fisher. Eddie Kaye Thomas and Kat Foster, the next door newlywed couple that was half of the central premise of the original show, weren't even there anymore.

The best part of the Variety article was Brad Garrett's response to the situation. When they mention the showing having a 0.4 rating, he replied, "Give me a month and I'll take it to a zero." The network responded with dead silence. Those people have no sense of humor.

Poor Brad. At least he has those 7-Up commercials to keep him going.

]]> Brad GarrettBradGarrettEddie Kaye ThomasEddieKayeThomasJoely FisherJoelyFisherTil DeathTilDeath Brad Trechak 2010-03-24T09:50:00+00:00 Is This the Last Season for '24'? http://www.aoltv.com/2010/03/10/is-this-the-last-season-for-24/ http://www.aoltv.com/2010/03/10/is-this-the-last-season-for-24/ http://www.aoltv.com/2010/03/10/is-this-the-last-season-for-24/#comments Filed under: , , , , , , ,


24It looks like Jack Bauer might be running out of really bad days. The popular word is that the latest season of '24' may be its last.

Mind you, the franchise is far from dead. A movie version of the series is in the works. It's also not out of the realm of possibility of a sequel series which stars the CTU team minus Jack Bauer. After all, they have to be doing something when Jack's not around.

'24' is one of those series that benefited from timing. Would it have been as successful if it wasn't first released in the shadow of 9/11 and issues like terrorism and torture didn't suddenly become hot button topics?

The end of the series is probably a good thing. While the series is still good, it feels as if it's jumped the you-know-what and a change of venue might help reinvigorate interest in Jack Bauer.

]]> 24cancellationFoxJack BauerJackBauerKiefer SutherlandKieferSutherland Brad Trechak 2010-03-10T09:30:00+00:00 Comedy Central Yanks 'Michael and Michael Have Issues' http://www.aoltv.com/2010/03/04/comedy-central-yanks-michael-and-michael-have-issues/ http://www.aoltv.com/2010/03/04/comedy-central-yanks-michael-and-michael-have-issues/ http://www.aoltv.com/2010/03/04/comedy-central-yanks-michael-and-michael-have-issues/#comments Filed under: , , ,


Michael Ian Black and Michael Showalter'Michael and Michael Have Issues,' the behind the scenes sketch comedy fest from 'State' alumni Michael Ian Black and Michael Showalter was one of the funniest "no surprise" shows in Comedy Central's line-up in a long time.

So it should probably serve as "no surprise" that Comedy Central has put the kibosh on it.

Showalter sent out the awful truth in Twitter form yesterday. Black also followed up Showalter's sad announcement with his own Tweet that contains a certain word that starts with "F" and ends with "K" and it isn't "fullback."

I was a fan and I looked forward to the second season, but now I'll just have to settle with the inevitable buck squeezing DVD release. You guys had me at "bunny stomping."

]]> cancellationcancellationscancelledCancelledShowscomedy centralComedyCentralmichael and michaelMichael and Michael Have Issuesmichael ian blackmichael showalterMichaelAndMichaelMichaelAndMichaelHaveIssuesMichaelIanBlackMichaelShowaltertwitter Danny Gallagher 2010-03-04T21:15:00+00:00 It Looks Like It's Over for 'The Forgotten' http://www.aoltv.com/2010/03/03/it-looks-like-its-over-for-the-forgotten/ http://www.aoltv.com/2010/03/03/it-looks-like-its-over-for-the-forgotten/ http://www.aoltv.com/2010/03/03/it-looks-like-its-over-for-the-forgotten/#comments Filed under: , , , , ,


The ForgottenChristian Slater needs to pick better TV shows. Or at least pick TV shows that have some sort of chance of surviving. That's easier said than done, of course, or I'd be the most successful programmer in network history. Last year Slater starred in the short-lived 'My Own Worst Enemy' (a show I actually kinda liked) and now it looks like ABC's 'The Forgotten' is going to be short-lived too, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The March 23 episode was supposed to be the season finale, but ABC is pulling the show before then and the March 9 episode will be the season finale instead (no episode on March 16 either). And since ABC doesn't seem to have enough faith in the show to even let a couple more episodes air, we can pretty much bet that those "season finale" tags will be changed to "series finale" tags.

Maybe Slater should star in one of those 'NCIS'/'CSI'/'Criminal Minds' spinoffs that seem to happen every year. I can picture that.

]]> abcchristian slaterelisha cuthbertmichelle borthmy own worst enemythe forgotten Bob Sassone 2010-03-03T15:02:00+00:00 'Past Life' Canceled http://www.aoltv.com/2010/02/19/past-life-canceled/ http://www.aoltv.com/2010/02/19/past-life-canceled/ http://www.aoltv.com/2010/02/19/past-life-canceled/#comments Filed under: , , , , ,


Past LifeFOX has canceled the new show 'Past Life.' Anyone who is shocked by this news please raise your hands and form a line on that side of the room.

This is one of those shows that you just knew was doomed before it even aired the first episode. It got horrible reviews, it was a midseason thing, it didn't get any buzz, it seemed like a copy of other shows that have been on recently, and it was on FOX. When the show premiered FOX should have run promos that said, "don't miss next week's premiere of the short-lived new series 'Past Life!'" The remaining episodes will be shown later this year some time.

FOX will show new episodes of 'Kitchen Nightmares' for the next few weeks in place of 'Past Life.' Now fans you just have to wait for the complete series box set to come out. Now let's get Richard Schiff on a better show.

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