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Podcast about TV show endings, cancellations and renewals. Recent series topics include American Horror Story (FX), The Client List (Lifetime), Back in the Game, Trophy Wife, The Goldbergs, Super Fun Night (ABC), Sean Saves the World (NBC), Hollywood Game Night (NBC), Saving Hope (NBC, CTV), Ravenswood (ABC Family), Twisted (ABC Family), Justified, Archer, Chozen, The Americans (FX), Legit (FXX), Alpha House (Amazon), Betas (Amazon), Quick Draw (Hulu), Lilyhammer (Netflix), Treme (HBO), Heli ...
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Sad news for Necessary Roughness on USA and The Killing has been revived yet again — but not by AMC. There will be even more episodes of Awkward on MTV next year and the voice cast of Family Guy will be back next fall. Almost Human got off to a solid start but the second […]TVSeriesFinale.com
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The CW has ordered full seasons of their three new shows — The Originals, The Tomorrow People, and Reign. Hell on Wheels has been renewed for a fourth season and Sean Saves the World has received an order for five more episodes from NBC. The peacock network also wants Last Comic Standing back. Body of […]…
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American Horror Story will return to FX but The Client List has been cancelled on Lifetime. Back in the Game is ending on ABC but the network has ordered full seasons of Trophy Wife and The Goldbergs. Super Fun Night isn’t quite as lucky. NBC isn’t ready to drop Sean Saves the World yet and […]TVSeriesFinale.com
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Ravenswood, the Pretty Little Liars spin-off, looked like a hit after its debut on ABC Family but things change fast. With Grimm as a lead-in, Dracula looks like it could be a success for NBC. Meanwhile, there’s no question about the fate of The Walking Dead on AMC. NBC wants a new Murder, She Wrote […]…
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Ironside, Welcome to the Family Cancelled; Body of Proof, Murder She Wrote: TV Series Finale Podcast #53
NBC has cancelled both Welcome to the Family and Ironside. This paves the way for the return of Community and the debut of Chicago PD, the Chicago Fire spin-off. Despite the failure of Ironside, the peacock network wants to try another reboot — Murder, She Wrote. CBS has given full season orders to Mom, The […]…
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We Are Men has been cancelled after two episodes on CBS but it’s good news for Mike & Molly fans. ABC has given Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD a full season but will it be renewed for a second season? There’s more Shark Tank on the way and ABC is showing some faith in new sitcoms […]TVSeriesFinale.com
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It’s another episode of the podcast and there are lots of TV show cancellations and renewals. Here’s what we talked about: Dexter (Showtime) and Breaking Bad (AMC) had very different finales. Copper (BBC America) has been cancelled but may wrap up with a movie. TNT has cancelled King & Maxwell following one season while Lifetime […]…
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Longmire, The Glades, Mad Men, True Blood, The Newsroom, Burn Notice, and More: TV Series Finale Podcast #50
It’s the first podcast in quite awhile and there’s plenty to talk about. Longmire and The Newsroom have (supposedly) been renewed while The Glades and The Killing have been cancelled. True Blood is coming to an end next summer and Mad Men will close in 2015. Meanwhile, Burn Notice had its series finale while Dexter […]…
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Actress Regina King began her career as a teenager on the 1980s NBC sitcom 227 with Marla Gibbs and Jackee Harry. King moved on to many high profile movies like Jerry Maguire, Mighty Joe Young, and Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde, and TV shows like 24 and Leap of Faith. She’s also the […]TVSeriesFinale.com
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Actor Ben McKenzie became known to most TV viewers via FOX’s The OC. That series ran for four seasons and was cancelled a couple years ago. Currently, he’s playing one of the main characters on the Southland TV show which is about a group of cops working on the tough streets of Los Angeles. Southland […]…
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This is the second part of an interview with producer Marsha Posner Williams. In the first part, we discussed how Williams began her career in television, working on the legendary ABC sitcom, Soap. As one of the few people to work on the show from the very beginning to its untimely cancellation, Williams shared some […]…
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Marsha Posner Williams knew that she wanted to work in television from a very early age. She moved to Los Angeles in her twenties and struggled to break into the business. She eventually did and worked her way up the chain, starting as an administrative assistant and eventually becoming an executive producer on top network […]…
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Christian Kane is best known for playing slimy lawyer Lindsey McDonald on Joss Whedon's Buffy the Vampire Slayer spin-off, Angel. He and David Boreanaz are the only two to appear in both the pilot and the series finale. Other series performers included Alexis Denisof, J. August Richards, Charisma Carpenter, Andy Hallett, Amy Acker, Stephanie Romano…
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Star Trek: The Next Generation, Leverage, Family Guy: Jonathan Frakes, TV Series Finale Podcast #44
Jonathan Frakes is best known for playing Commander William T. Riker on Star Trek: The Next Generation. During his seven seasons, he directed several episodes and went on to helm episodes of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Enterprise, Star Trek: Voyager, Diagnosis: Murder, and Roswell. For TV, Frakes has also directed two Librarian movies wi…
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Jay Johnson is widely regarded as an incredible ventriloquist. Aside from numerous TV appearances, he won a Tony Award in 2007 for his one man Broadway show, The Two and Only. Still, Johnson is best known for his role on the landmark 1977 sitcom, Soap. In the first part of our extended interview with the […]…
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Jay Johnson has been a ventriloquist for most of his life and even had a local television show while he was still in high school. He’s appeared on dozens of TV shows including CSI, Empty Nest, That ’70s Show, and The Facts of Life. In 2007, he won a Tony Award for his one man […]TVSeriesFinale.com
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We’re wrapping up the 2007-2008 season and letting you know which shows will be returning in the fall — and which ones won’t. As is the case every year, there are more than a few surprises on the list. There were lots of TV shows “on the bubble” — Moonlight, The New Adventures of Old Christine, Back […]…
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This edition of the podcast is part of the Adopt a Writer project in which various TV websites have the opportunity to interview members of the Writers Guild and get their perspective on their work and the current writers strike. Bill Kunstler has written for many television series over the past 13 years. After working […]…
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On May 21, 1990, a popular CBS sitcom, Newhart, ended its eight season run and made television series history. Overnight, the episode became legendary and the most popular series finale of all time (at least at the time). As Bob Newhart awoke next to his former TV wife Suzanne Pleshette, we learned that the eight seasons […]…
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Have you heard about what happened to The 4400 of The Dead Zone series on USA? Is there any hope for the survival of NBC's Journeyman show? Could the Passions soap opera possibly be cancelled twice in one year? What's going on with ABC's Big Shots? Is it cancelled? Will it be back? Plus news on the Veronica Mars comic book, a cool class for Buffy f…
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CBS has pulled the Mark Burnett reality show Pirate Master — will it return? Will we ever learn who won? Speaking of Mark Burnett, could his Apprentice series with Donald Trump actually return for another year? If so, how will it be different from the previous seasons? With all of the publicity surrounding Paris Hilton, how […]…
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Have you been waiting for the Deadwood movies that will wrap up the HBO series? Are they still coming or have those plans headed into the sunset? The Shield is coming to an end next year. Will that be the end for Vic Mackey? What unlikely sitcom has been saved from cancellation after six seasons? […]…
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Did you catch the last episode of The Sopranos? What was everybody talking about? What does series creator David Chase have to say about it and all of the unhappy viewers? Bob Barker has taped his last episode of The Price is Right… or has he? Could he be back next Fall? Though Veronica Mars […]TVSeriesFinale.com
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A follow-up to last week’s big Battlestar Galactica news. Does the show have a future? What about the prequel series? The big news about the cancelled CBS drama Jericho — are the series fans nuts? More details about the big screen adaptation of Speed Racer. A second chance to see the FOX sitcom Kitchen Confidential. And, […]…
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Battlestar Galactica, The Apprentice, Baywatch, Commander in Chief, Joey, & more: TV Series Finale Podcast #33
The big news on Battlestar Galactica. Is it a big surprise? The ongoing saga of Donald Trump and The Apprentice. The return of a Baywatch star. Want to visit a Beverly Hillbillies mansion? Want to see the unaired episodes of the Friends spin-off Joey for free? Whatever happened to the Commander in Chief movie? Tune […]…
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What has been the viewer reaction to the cancellation of Jericho? What does CBS say? Did you see the series finale of Veronica Mars? Could she return? Which castmembers of the soap Passions won’t be making the move when the soap switches to DirecTV? NBC says Donald Trump may not be leaving The Apprentice. Want […]…
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It’s the busiest time of the whole year for television show cancellations. The network upfronts were this week and NBC, ABC, CBS, CW and FOX all introduced their new shows and Fall schedules. They also let go of some favorites. Lots of shows were in danger — like Law & Order, Crossing Jordan, Veronica Mars, The […]…
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Two lead actors of Battlestar Galactica drop a big bombshell! The latest on Drive — will it return? Who will win the race? Did you hear the big news about Lost? What does it mean? Hey, how about a cast reunion of Beverly Hills, 90210? Did you hear about the Fantasy Island movie? Are you sure […]TVSeriesFinale.com
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The final fate of Gilmore Girls is announced. Will Scrubs be back for another season? Everything seem settled but now…? Have you heard about the massive campaign to save Veronica Mars? We lost two legends of the television world this week. Who were they? And, what other TV icon’s legacy is being preserved forever? Have […]…
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There’s lots of news this week. What does the future hold for FOX’s Drive? Is it moving full speed ahead or out of gas? Is ABC’s October Road any closer to being renewed for a second season? Will soap opera fans be able to watch NBC’s Passions in the Fall? Have you heard about the […]TVSeriesFinale.com
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An update for fans of Veronica Mars — will she become an FBI agent next year? New on CW’s Gilmore Girls. Information on a new project for The X-Files and Gillian Anderson’s memories of the original series. A possible reunion of the Frasier cast — but not for television. Listener questions about cult favorite Birds of Prey, […]…
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Some positive news for fans of NBC’s Medium and Friday Night Lights. Whatever happened to ABC’s Men in Trees? What happened to Andy Barker, P.I. last night? And how about October Road? Is it cancelled? Wasn’t it doing well? Will I be able to see the rest of the episodes of Six Degrees? How about […]TVSeriesFinale.com
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Lots of ABC shows have been renewed for another season. What’s happening with the others? Will 7th Heaven survive for another season? Has anyone been chosen to replace Bob Barker on The Price Is Right? The New Adventures of Old Christine could end up cancelled or where? Does Donny Osmond need a new job? Have […]…
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Knights of Prosperity and In Case of Emergency, two sitcoms that both debuted on January 3, 2007. Both have struggled to attract viewers. But, the one that recieved better reviews and ratings has been pulled while the other is still on the air. Why? Tune in and find out! To receive future podcasts automatically, be sure […]…
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Six Degrees, one of ABC’s new dramatic shows, debuted back in September. It was pulled after six episodes and has been off the air for almost five months. Well, now its coming back. For how long? How many episodes are left? Is there any chance of a second season? If the series does continue, which […]…
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As we discussed last time, The Golden Girls ran for seven seasons on NBC. The series ended with a special hour-long episode on Saturday, May 9th, 1992 entitled “One Flew Out of the Cuckoo’s Nest.” But, was that the end of Dorothy, Blanche, Rose and Sophia? Have the Golden Girls shown up on other shows? Which […]…
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The Golden Girls debuted in 1985 and ran for seven seasons on NBC. The show was a snappy comedy and quickly became a cornerstone of the peacock network’s Saturday night line-up. Millions loved visiting with the four ladies from Miami each week. Where did the idea for the show come from? How did it begin? […]…
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When HBO decided to end Deadwood after only three seasons, fans of the David Milch western series went ballistic. They bombarded the cable network with letters of protest and threatened to cancel their subscriptions. HBO gave in and made a deal to air two two-hour movies. That was over six months ago and they haven’t […]…
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There’s a whole lot of news in this edition. Has CW renewed or cancelled Reba, the network’s most popular sitcom? Is there hope for NBC’s Passions? Why was the soap opera cancelled? Could it continue somewhere else? What three syndicated shows have been cancelled — with two of them already off the air? Did you catch […]…
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After weeks of viewer frustration, ABC finally makes an announcement about Day Break’s seven unaired episodes. They were supposed to be made available online in December. What happened? Will we ever see them? The O.C. has been cancelled by FOX. Many are hoping that the CW will pick it up for season five. Will the […]…
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The series about a 52-hour bank robbery and the effect on its hostages has been missing from the primetime schedule for months. ABC Entertainment President Stephen McPhearson finally gives us some more information about The Nine. Is it cancelled? Will it return to ABC primetime? Will we ever know what happened inside the bank? Stay […]…
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After months of speculation, it looks like FOX is canceling The O.C. but it’s not over yet! There could be hope from an unusual place. What does series creator Josh Schwartz think? It could surprise you. Stay tuned! To receive future podcasts automatically, be sure to subscribe using this RSS feed or click here to […]…
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ABC says goodbye to group therapy as it cancels Ted Danson and the Help Me Help You Tuesday night sitcom. Did the network really give the series a chance? What’s going to take its place? Stay tuned! To receive future podcasts automatically, be sure to subscribe using this RSS feed or click here to subscribe […]…
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ABC has made some changes to its Wednesday night schedule for 2007. Nothing really out of the ordinary until you realize what’s missing. Bad news for fans of Taye Diggs and Day Break? Tune in and find out! To receive future podcasts automatically, be sure to subscribe using this RSS feed or click here to […]…
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CBS has a big problem on Tuesday nights as yet another dramatic series bites the dust. Is the Stanley Tucci medical drama 3 lbs on life support or is it D.O.A.? Tune in to find out! To receive future podcasts automatically, be sure to subscribe using this RSS feed or click here to subscribe via […]TVSeriesFinale.com
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It looks like another dramatic series has bitten the dust. ABC has pulled The Nine from primetime. Will it return? Will we ever learn the secrets of what happened in the bank? Tune in to find out! To receive future podcasts automatically, be sure to subscribe using this RSS feed or click here to subscribe […]…
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FOX pulls Vanished from primetime. Will the drama return? Will Sara Collins be found? Will fans see the mystery resolved? Tune in to find out! To receive future podcasts automatically, be sure to subscribe using this RSS feed or click here to subscribe via iTunes. Related links Vanished on MySpace || TV Series Finale on […]…
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FOX pulls another new show from the airwaves but two dramas on other networks are given the thumbs up. Which ones? Tune in to find out! To receive future podcasts automatically, be sure to subscribe using this RSS feed or click here to subscribe via iTunes.TVSeriesFinale.com
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NBC has cancelled one show, renewed its commitment to another, and two dramatic shows return… sort of! What’s it all about? Tune in! To receive future podcasts automatically, be sure to subscribe using this RSS feed or click here to subscribe via iTunes.TVSeriesFinale.com
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FOX has cancelled two new shows, one of them after just one episode. Will they be back? Tune in to find out more! To receive future podcasts automatically, be sure to subscribe using this RSS feed or click here to subscribe via iTunes.TVSeriesFinale.com
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