R.I.P. Jericho, 2006-2008

oaklandhater · 03-22-2008, 03:07 AM

http://www.tv.com/story/11040.html?t...om_clk=topslot

UPDATE] CBS cancels cult favorite after two seasons; network will air series-finale version of Tuesday's episode.

Gather your nuts, Jericho fans, because here we go again.

Jericho was surrounded by friends and family when it was finally laid to rest.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, CBS has decided to cancel the apocalyptic drama...again. Citing sources, the trade says that producers have been told the show is ending its run.

One of the feel-good stories of last season, Jericho survived cancellation thanks to a well-publicized fan campaign that changed the minds of CBS executives. The network granted the show a shortened second season of just seven episodes, the last of which airs Tuesday.

Jericho producers prepared for the worse and shot two season finales, one of which would lose any cliffhanger ending and serve as a series finale. That ending will air Tuesday.

"In what we call our original ending... that one simply continues the story and starts the mission for season three," executive producer Carol Barbee told TV.com earlier this year. "The alternate ending just doesn't do that. It brings everybody together and you see where everybody is and it gives a lot more emotional resolution."

It's been a long roller coaster ride for Jericho's crew and fans, but in the end, the "speculative fiction" drama just couldn't bring in the viewers. The show pulled in comparable numbers to its first season, and tailed off dramatically after the season premiere.

The chances of another miracle revival are slim, as CBS already gave the show a chance and cable outlets won't risk footing the bill of the show's production.

[UPDATE] CBS has issued a statement regarding the cancellation of Jericho: "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."

Why not you How I met your mother

kcxiv · 03-22-2008, 03:20 AM

How i met your mother owns.

Barney 1 liners are awesome.

**007** · 03-22-2008, 03:44 AM

I could never get into Jericho at all.

I do enjoy How I Met Your Mother though.

**BigMeatballDave** · 03-22-2008, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by oaklandhater

Why not you How I met your mother

My guess would be that more people watch this.

Thig Lyfe · 03-22-2008, 04:01 AM

CBS blows in every way.

oaklandhater · 03-22-2008, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by BigChiefDave

My guess would be that more people watch this.

More people are also Stupid no offense to How i met your mother fans but that show brings nothing new.

kcxiv · 03-22-2008, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by oaklandhater

More people are also Stupid no offense to How i met your mother fans but that show brings nothing new.

Doesnt have to bring anything new. People just have to enjoy it.

**007** · 03-22-2008, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by oaklandhater

More people are also Stupid no offense to How i met your mother fans but that show brings nothing new.

It's funny. That is all it really needs to accomplish. Is it Seinfeld or Raymond funny? Not a chance.

irishjayhawk · 03-22-2008, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SportsRacer

CBS blows in every way.

Can't be worse than Fox.

Adept Havelock · 03-22-2008, 01:04 PM

Damn shame. I enjoyed the series, and I really doubt that another network will pick it up.

Third Eye · 03-22-2008, 01:18 PM

Yeah, I posted this in the Jericho thread last night. It is disappointing, but not unexpected.

oaklandhater · 03-22-2008, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Adept Havelock

Damn shame. I enjoyed the series, and I really doubt that another network will pick it up.

fingers crossed for sci fi.

Adept Havelock · 03-22-2008, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by oaklandhater

fingers crossed for sci fi.

Maybe, they are showing reruns and in the last season of Galactica. It'd be nice, but I'm not getting my hopes up.

milkman · 03-22-2008, 07:55 PM

It amazes me that a crappyass show like How I Met your Mother is a hit, while a quality show like Jericho can't seem to buy veiwers.

That just sucks.

**Old Dog** · 03-22-2008, 08:04 PM

They wanted it to fail this season IMO.........look at the time slot it's in.

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oaklandhater future chiefs fans Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: oakland california Casino cash: $7428993	R.I.P. Jericho, 2006-2008 http://www.tv.com/story/11040.html?t...om_clk=topslot UPDATE] CBS cancels cult favorite after two seasons; network will air series-finale version of Tuesday's episode. Gather your nuts, Jericho fans, because here we go again. Jericho was surrounded by friends and family when it was finally laid to rest. According to The Hollywood Reporter, CBS has decided to cancel the apocalyptic drama...again. Citing sources, the trade says that producers have been told the show is ending its run. One of the feel-good stories of last season, Jericho survived cancellation thanks to a well-publicized fan campaign that changed the minds of CBS executives. The network granted the show a shortened second season of just seven episodes, the last of which airs Tuesday. Jericho producers prepared for the worse and shot two season finales, one of which would lose any cliffhanger ending and serve as a series finale. That ending will air Tuesday. "In what we call our original ending... that one simply continues the story and starts the mission for season three," executive producer Carol Barbee told TV.com earlier this year. "The alternate ending just doesn't do that. It brings everybody together and you see where everybody is and it gives a lot more emotional resolution." It's been a long roller coaster ride for Jericho's crew and fans, but in the end, the "speculative fiction" drama just couldn't bring in the viewers. The show pulled in comparable numbers to its first season, and tailed off dramatically after the season premiere. The chances of another miracle revival are slim, as CBS already gave the show a chance and cable outlets won't risk footing the bill of the show's production. [UPDATE] CBS has issued a statement regarding the cancellation of Jericho: "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." Why not you How I met your mother
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