Reba Canceled for Aliens in America? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Dean Winchester · 10-07-2007, 07:29 PM

this show is greenlit in put alongside the urban sitcoms? I don't get what this show has that can appeal to that demographic that CW wants that Reba didn't.

Scoobiedoo30 · 10-09-2007, 02:43 PM

what does that mean

Dean Winchester · 10-09-2007, 03:01 PM

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what does that mean

CW cancelled Reba, even though it was the #1 sitcom they had, because they were afraid that it would fail if put alongside shows like Girlfriends and Everybody Hates Chris that are considered "urban" (wow, they don't remember the 80's when Cosby Show and Family Ties got great ratings together). So it seems weird for this sitcom to suddenly get greenlit and put on the same night as the UPN sitcoms that they were afraid to even get Reba near, when I don't think Reba had any less appeal to the typical Girlfriends fan (if anything, I think there were more Reba/Girlfriends fans than given credit for, I know a lot of people of both races who watched both) than this show does.

Buffyboy323 · 10-09-2007, 03:34 PM

Aliens In America is fairly compatable with Everybody Hates Chris. Justin and Chris are both outsiders at school and at home. They have to deal with their whacky friends and family. Then there's the more obvious single camera work, awkward silences, and kind of annoying voiceovers. But the main reason they probably paired these two is because they both tell the story of growing up. And it doesn't hurt to make an hour out of 2 of your most critically acclaimed shows.

Wings#1ShowPeriod · 10-21-2007, 01:34 PM

Reba cancellation still hurts, it ended to soon. I hope Season 6 comes out soon.

Scoobiedoo30 · 10-21-2007, 01:37 PM

It still Hurts for me as well

Dean Winchester · 10-29-2007, 09:45 PM

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Aliens In America is fairly compatable with Everybody Hates Chris. Justin and Chris are both outsiders at school and at home. They have to deal with their whacky friends and family. Then there's the more obvious single camera work, awkward silences, and kind of annoying voiceovers. But the main reason they probably paired these two is because they both tell the story of growing up. And it doesn't hurt to make an hour out of 2 of your most critically acclaimed shows.

that is true, but I also think Reba and Girlfriends could've worked together better than CW would think. If Angels and Chris are bonded by the "outsider kid at school protaginist", I think Reba and Girlfriends could share appeal as both shows are about single, strong, women who are in control

Buffyboy323 · 10-30-2007, 03:48 AM

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that is true, but I also think Reba and Girlfriends could've worked together better than CW would think. If Angels and Chris are bonded by the "outsider kid at school protaginist", I think Reba and Girlfriends could share appeal as both shows are about single, strong, women who are in control

I agree. Reba was on the air for 6 years without a companion. Nothing The WB had really fit with the show, but it still managed to become their biggest sitcom ever. I guess they just gave up on the show, which sucks. But all good things come to an end. I would have been fine if the show ended after the 5th season. That season started out a little rocky, but all was well by the end. The 2 part ending was a perfect way to end the series.

Buffyboy323 · 10-30-2007, 03:56 AM

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Reba cancellation still hurts, it ended to soon. I hope Season 6 comes out soon.

I'm still waiting for Season 5 to come out. LOL

Wings#1ShowPeriod · 05-10-2008, 03:01 AM

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I'm still waiting for Season 5 to come out. LOL

My bad, I thought Season 5 was out. What is taking so long

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Buffyboy323 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jun 24, 2005 Posts: 6,104	Aliens In America is fairly compatable with Everybody Hates Chris. Justin and Chris are both outsiders at school and at home. They have to deal with their whacky friends and family. Then there's the more obvious single camera work, awkward silences, and kind of annoying voiceovers. But the main reason they probably paired these two is because they both tell the story of growing up. And it doesn't hurt to make an hour out of 2 of your most critically acclaimed shows.

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Wings#1ShowPeriod Boo Lois, Yay Beer. Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 03, 2005 Location: Inside the Big Brother House Posts: 797	Reba cancellation still hurts, it ended to soon. I hope Season 6 comes out soon.

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