Put an Eye Out (CBS Axes Bunch of Shows)

Entertainment Weekly ^ | 5-19-05

[My Favorite Headache]

Put an Eye Out CBS cancels ''Joan of Arcadia,'' ''Judging Amy'' -- The low-rated former hits get the ax, as does the Wednesday edition of ''60 Minutes'' by Mickey O'Connor

Oh, God. It's official. At the unveiling of CBS' fall 2005 lineup Wednesday, the network announced that it has axed Joan of Arcadia, the underdog-that-couldn't, despite last year's Emmy nomination for lead Amber Tamblyn and much critical love. A second-season ratings slump made continuing it not feasible, said CBS chairman Les Moonves, calling it one of his biggest disappointments.

In other cancellation news, a desire to attract a younger demographic has spelled the end for two graying CBS shows: The awards magnet Judging Amy has heard its final sentence, and the beleagured Wednesday edition of news warhorse 60 Minutes, which suffered after a story that questioned President Bush's military service proved to be false, will stop production as well.

So what will replace these dearly departed shows? Among the new series that the chatty Moonves held forth on: a comedy about a family of doctors; a drama about FBI profilers; and, er, Jennifer Love Hewitt seeing dead people. ''I think talking to ghosts may skew younger than talking to God,'' Moonves said. From his mouth to... oh, never mind.

[skinkinthegrass]

I was hoping somebody could detectify my meaning..

We knew , We didn't want to get banned..in the open. :D

[bannie]

How many time slots do they have a week? We could have a CSI Weedpatch--or a CSI Buttonwillow. Maybe a CSI Pumpkin Center??

BTW: I love the CSI's that aren't Miami--the redheaded guy is too freaky!

[altura]

So that's why I'm poor!!!!

[Oztrich Boy]

CSI-Cabot Cove

[TheBigB]

WB Network has announced that Charmed is being picked up for an 8th season next year.

Thank goodness! I've gotta have my weekly Rose McGowan fix! (hottest chick on TV!)

[BaBaStooey]

I'm more of a Holly Marie dude myself but I know what you mean.

All three sisters are super beautiful.

[GodBlessRonaldReagan]

LOOK WHAT THEY DID TO JAG!!! THEY RUINED IT AND THEN CANCELED IT! :(

Yep, the last season was almost unwatchable until the last episode. There's always the classic JAG reruns on USA though. I'm gonna miss that show - the only show that was unashamedly pro-military and patriotic.

[Goodgirlinred]

I know. I did not watch a lot of the shows. However, I watched the last few with my mother. She and I were huge JAG fans. She got me hooked when I stayed with her after my husband died 4 years ago.

You would have thought that their writers would have had plenty of material, what with current events. Bellasario sold out. He was trying to get younger people on board to appeal to the younger audience. Instead, he ruined a truly great show by getting rid of most of the regular cast. :( I hate that!