Jericho Nuked by CBS - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

theshark8777 · 03-21-2008, 05:34 PM

Aw, (pea)nuts.

Despite getting a fan- (and legume-) powered reprieve, CBS has given the heave-ho to Jericho.

The latest—and presumably final—cancellation of the apocalyptic series came Friday, after CBS execs determined the resurrected series had not generated big enough ratings. The season/series finale will air Tuesday night.

"Without question, there are passionate viewers watching this program; we simply wish there were more," said CBS Entertainment President Nina Tassler. "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."

However, in what's no doubt an attempt to ward off another 25-ton delivery of peanuts to the network's New York and Los Angeles offices, the Hollywood Reporter claims that two potential endings for the series were filmed, and the one chosen for air isn't as definitive as it could have been.

Per the Reporter, the selected ending won't necessarily preclude the series from coming back to the airwaves, albeit on cable, if at all.

Last June, Tassler, in the wake of the enthusiastic peanut-sending campaign that has already gone down in the annals of TV fandom, ordered a seven-episode second season of the show, hailing the overwhelmingly persuasive nature of sending the nuts—an idea borne from a line in the inaugural season's finale—but warned that "for there to be more Jericho, we will need more viewers."

Unfortunately, follow-through doesn't appear to be Jericho fans' strong suit. The show has continually been on the losing end of the Nielsen fight since its relaunch last month.

Jericho averaged 6.8 million viewers through its first six episodes this season (the finale will be the seventh), in the neighborhood of other CBS un-favorites like Viva Laughlin (6.5 million—for one episode) and Welcome to the Captain (6.3 million). Last season, when it got canceled the first time, Jericho averaged 9.2 million for a 23-episode season.

That's a loss of nearly 2.5 million viewers, or 26 percent of its audience. Most every show is down this year, but that's even worse than usual.

Jericho does, however, continue to be a bankable hit online, both as one of CBS' Innertube's most-watched shows and as an iTunes performer. The second-season premiere sold more than 700,000 copies, making it one of iTunes' most downloaded shows.

AB · 03-21-2008, 05:56 PM

Sad news, I'll sure miss watching the show, even my son & husband liked it. And we don't usually like the same tv shows.

80sTrivia · 03-21-2008, 06:56 PM

Sad news, but not all that surprising, unfortunately...

Brian Damage · 03-21-2008, 09:06 PM

What a shame, then again, the ratings were NEVER anything to sing home about.

Dean Winchester · 03-22-2008, 03:32 PM

shouldn't they just move the show to Sci-Fi Channel? They have been concurrently airing the show in America. With Stargate SG-1 (which Sci-Fi picked up after Showtime axed it) finished and Battlestar Galactica going into it's final season, I am sure Sci-Fi would be glad to take over.

Mr. Television · 03-22-2008, 03:36 PM

I don't know...the second season hasn't interested me as much as the first season did. Maybe it was only supposed to be a one season wonder. I didn't like that they got rid of Gerald McRaney and Pamela Reed either.

friendsfan77 · 03-22-2008, 04:08 PM

I'm not surprised but I do feel sorry for all the fans who fought hard to get their show saved... that's gotta suck

JulieSomoski · 03-22-2008, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Dean Winchester

shouldn't they just move the show to Sci-Fi Channel? They have been concurrently airing the show in America. With Stargate SG-1 (which Sci-Fi picked up after Showtime axed it) finished and Battlestar Galactica going into it's final season, I am sure Sci-Fi would be glad to take over.

I was thinking the same thing . . . it could still happen.

I was shocked to see how much it was down this season. With all the viewer complaints and requests for returning the show for a second season, a lot of those same people didn't show up when season 2 started. CBS could have done a little more, though (airing it at 10pm, and after Big doesn't help).

Scoobiedoo30 · 03-22-2008, 07:42 PM

I just heard the sad news Jericho will be missed

theshark8777 · 03-22-2008, 11:32 PM

Personally I thought the second season was better than the first. It did seem a little rushed in places, and there were some missing characters, but a lot of that was from the budget cut they took when they agreed to come back.
I read that the finale, the one that closed up some loose ends, not the one that left the door open for a third season, also left enough open that the show could continue on another network.
If nothing else, they better let us know who is on the other end of the phone with Hawkins!!

And while the ratings haven't been much to write home about, Jericho is the second most watched show on innertube, and one of the most downloaded tv shows on iTunes!

Auntie · 03-23-2008, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theshark8777

Personally I thought the second season was better than the first. It did seem a little rushed in places, and there were some missing characters, but a lot of that was from the budget cut they took when they agreed to come back.
I read that the finale, the one that closed up some loose ends, not the one that left the door open for a third season, also left enough open that the show could continue on another network.
If nothing else, they better let us know who is on the other end of the phone with Hawkins!!

And while the ratings haven't been much to write home about, Jericho is the second most watched show on innertube, and one of the most downloaded tv shows on iTunes!

Don't mean to be mean, (just being honest) but I never watched the show so I really could care less.

theshark8777 · 03-23-2008, 11:49 AM

Then why the **** would you come to this message board?
Just to stir up ****?

You don't think there are a lot of shows that people here don't like, yet they don't take the time to go to their message boards to say they could care less.

03-21-2008, 05:34 PM	#1
theshark8777 Hats for Bats Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 23, 2001 Location: northeast Ohio. Posts: 5,315	Jericho Nuked by CBS Aw, (pea)nuts. Despite getting a fan- (and legume-) powered reprieve, CBS has given the heave-ho to Jericho. The latest—and presumably final—cancellation of the apocalyptic series came Friday, after CBS execs determined the resurrected series had not generated big enough ratings. The season/series finale will air Tuesday night. "Without question, there are passionate viewers watching this program; we simply wish there were more," said CBS Entertainment President Nina Tassler. "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." However, in what's no doubt an attempt to ward off another 25-ton delivery of peanuts to the network's New York and Los Angeles offices, the Hollywood Reporter claims that two potential endings for the series were filmed, and the one chosen for air isn't as definitive as it could have been. Per the Reporter, the selected ending won't necessarily preclude the series from coming back to the airwaves, albeit on cable, if at all. Last June, Tassler, in the wake of the enthusiastic peanut-sending campaign that has already gone down in the annals of TV fandom, ordered a seven-episode second season of the show, hailing the overwhelmingly persuasive nature of sending the nuts—an idea borne from a line in the inaugural season's finale—but warned that "for there to be more Jericho, we will need more viewers." Unfortunately, follow-through doesn't appear to be Jericho fans' strong suit. The show has continually been on the losing end of the Nielsen fight since its relaunch last month. Jericho averaged 6.8 million viewers through its first six episodes this season (the finale will be the seventh), in the neighborhood of other CBS un-favorites like Viva Laughlin (6.5 million—for one episode) and Welcome to the Captain (6.3 million). Last season, when it got canceled the first time, Jericho averaged 9.2 million for a 23-episode season. That's a loss of nearly 2.5 million viewers, or 26 percent of its audience. Most every show is down this year, but that's even worse than usual. Jericho does, however, continue to be a bankable hit online, both as one of CBS' Innertube's most-watched shows and as an iTunes performer. The second-season premiere sold more than 700,000 copies, making it one of iTunes' most downloaded shows.
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03-22-2008, 03:36 PM	#6
Mr. Television 22 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,125	I don't know...the second season hasn't interested me as much as the first season did. Maybe it was only supposed to be a one season wonder. I didn't like that they got rid of Gerald McRaney and Pamela Reed either.
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03-22-2008, 07:42 PM	#9
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	I just heard the sad news Jericho will be missed
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03-21-2008, 05:56 PM	#2
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,426	Sad news, I'll sure miss watching the show, even my son & husband liked it. And we don't usually like the same tv shows.

03-22-2008, 03:32 PM	#5
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	shouldn't they just move the show to Sci-Fi Channel? They have been concurrently airing the show in America. With Stargate SG-1 (which Sci-Fi picked up after Showtime axed it) finished and Battlestar Galactica going into it's final season, I am sure Sci-Fi would be glad to take over.

03-22-2008, 04:08 PM	#7
friendsfan77 - Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 02, 2004 Location: Duluth, GA Posts: 3,165	I'm not surprised but I do feel sorry for all the fans who fought hard to get their show saved... that's gotta suck

03-22-2008, 11:32 PM	#10
theshark8777 Hats for Bats Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 23, 2001 Location: northeast Ohio. Posts: 5,315	Personally I thought the second season was better than the first. It did seem a little rushed in places, and there were some missing characters, but a lot of that was from the budget cut they took when they agreed to come back. I read that the finale, the one that closed up some loose ends, not the one that left the door open for a third season, also left enough open that the show could continue on another network. If nothing else, they better let us know who is on the other end of the phone with Hawkins!! And while the ratings haven't been much to write home about, Jericho is the second most watched show on innertube, and one of the most downloaded tv shows on iTunes!

03-23-2008, 11:49 AM	#12
theshark8777 Hats for Bats Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 23, 2001 Location: northeast Ohio. Posts: 5,315	Then why the ** would you come to this message board? Just to stir up **? You don't think there are a lot of shows that people here don't like, yet they don't take the time to go to their message boards to say they could care less.