CBS cancels ‘Jericho’
Hollywoodreporter. reported yesterday that CBS has announced that they will be canceling the network’s show “>In a statement, CBS announced:
“The March 25th episode of ‘Jericho’ will be the series finale. Without question, there are passionate viewers watching this program; we simply wish there were more. We thank an engaged and spirited fan base for keeping the show alive this long, and an outstanding team of producers, cast and crew that went through creative hoops to deliver a compelling, high quality second season. We have no regrets bringing the show back for a second try. We listened to our viewers, gave the series an opportunity to grow, and the producers put a great story on the screen. We’re proud of everyone’s efforts.”
This will be the second time that the show has been cancelled. The first time around, fans “organized what has been called the largest protest ever mounted to try and halt the cancellation of a TV show. Playing off a line of dialogue in the finale, viewers famously sent about 45,000 pounds of peanuts to CBS.” (THR)The show’s executive producer Carol Barbee in a recent interview stated:
“‘Jericho’ is unique because the fans saved it — watching it on the Internet and streaming and iTunes downloads, all those things that are not being counted,” said executive producer Carol Barbee in a recent interview. “That’s what ‘Jericho’ will be known for.”
You can read the full announcement on The Hollywood Reporter’s site by clicking here.