Re: CBS cancels "Jericho"

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 "Mac Breck" <macthevorlon@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:

> David 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.
> 
> Oh well, who didn't see that coming?  At least we'll get some kind of
> closure.  Wonder if these eps will see DVD, or if they'll end up like
> Boomtown Season 2, never to be seen again?

What episodes?  They're airing everything that was produced, except for 
the alternate, cliff-hanger ending of the finale, which they would have 
aired if the series looked like it would be renewed.

I'm sure the alternate ending will be on the DVD.

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Barry Margolin, barmar@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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