Re: CBS cancels "Jericho"

On Mar 21, 1:57 pm, David <dimla...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> from the hollywood re****ter
>
> CBS cancels 'Jericho'
> By James Hibberd
>
> CBS has nuked "Jericho."
>
> Producers have been told the show is ending its run on the broadcast
> network, sources said.
>
> CBS will air the season finale on Tuesday with an ending that helps
> give closure to fans.
>
> After the first season concluded with an abrupt cut to black, fans
> famously inundated CBS with tens of thousands of pounds of peanuts to
> urge the network to continue the show. For the seven-episode second
> season, producers shot two endings -- one that leaves viewers in
> suspense for a third round, another that is more conclusive.
>
> The ending that will air Tuesday night doesn't entirely slam the door
> on the series, but is different than the cliffhanger version, sources
> said. It also doesn't preclude the possibility of "Jericho" finding a
> second life on cable, though the economics of the production will
> likely prevent a continuation of the show.
>
> The most recent episodes of "Jericho" have averaged about a 1.9 rating
> among adults 18 to 49 during their Tuesdays at 10 p.m. time period.
>
> CBS declined comment, though a formal announcement is expected later
> today.


Nuts!

Tom