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JamesG · 06-01-2013, 10:55 PM

"Happy Endings" No Go at USA
by Nellie Andreeva
6/1/13

Sony TV began exploring a possible future for its cult ABC comedy "Happy Endings" well in advance of the network’s May decision not to order a fourth season. USA, which is re-entering the half-hour comedy space in a big way this fall with off-network acquisition "Modern Family", expressed interest dating back to early April.

It entered talks with Sony immediately after ABC made the cancellation decision the Friday before upfronts. But three weeks later, I’ve learned that USA has opted not to proceed with the pickup. I hear the cable network’s brass loved the show creatively but its low ratings on ABC played a factor in the decision as it meant a large investment in marketing and promotion, money USA decided to spend on its home grown half-hour series.

The network just made its first half-hour series orders in 15 years, "Sirens" and "Playing House".

While USA was considered the only real play for "Happy Endings" after ABC, Sony TV is known for never giving up and finding a way to bring shows back from the dead (Unforgettable, Drop Dead Diva, Breaking In, just to name a few.) I hear the studio continues conversations with other possible distributors.

With its small but rabid fan base, "Happy Endings" would be a good candidate for a streaming service like Netflix or Amazon, the latter betting on half-hour comedies in its foray into original series and recently greenlighting its first 2 comedy series.

http://www.deadline.com/2013/06/toug...-of-proof-rip/

TMC · 06-26-2013, 09:13 PM

http://tvline.com/2013/06/26/happy-e...enewal-update/

No other network seems to be interested as the cast's contracts run out later this week.
Read more at http://www.hitfix.com/tv-tattle#wuHr77YiXtY7ydxs.99

JamesG · 06-28-2013, 08:33 PM

It's Official: No Season 4 for "Happy Endings"
by Kimberly Roots
6/28/13

"Happy Endings" won’t get one: The cancelled ABC comedy is officially done and will not continue on another network, TVLine has confirmed.

Sony Pictures TV, which produces the series, has ended its search for a new home for the ensemble sitcom.

http://tvline.com/2013/06/28/happy-e...led-offically/

comedyfreak · 06-29-2013, 12:42 AM

That's too bad it would have worked over at TBS with Cougar Town.

EmoJoe · 06-29-2013, 01:53 AM

LIFE IS UNFAIR

liane49 · 06-29-2013, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JamesG

It's Official: No Season 4 for "Happy Endings"
by Kimberly Roots
6/28/13

"Happy Endings" won’t get one: The cancelled ABC comedy is officially done and will not continue on another network, TVLine has confirmed.

Sony Pictures TV, which produces the series, has ended its search for a new home for the ensemble sitcom.

http://tvline.com/2013/06/28/happy-e...led-offically/

I never did like that show anyway.

EmoJoe · 06-29-2013, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by liane49

I never did like that show anyway.

Please do not kick us while we are down.

Mr. Television · 06-29-2013, 12:18 PM

I'm actually surprised that it didn't get picked up.

TMC · 07-01-2013, 02:14 PM

It's time to accept that Happy Endings is really and truly dead

AB · 07-01-2013, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by comedyfreak

That's too bad it would have worked over at TBS with Cougar Town.

I was thinking the same thing, they could have done an hour comedy block with Cougar Town and Happy Endings. It would have been a really good fit to air them together.

06-01-2013, 10:55 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 56,956	Update: "Happy Endings" is Officially Gone *"Happy Endings" No Go at USA* by Nellie Andreeva 6/1/13 Sony TV began exploring a possible future for its cult ABC comedy "Happy Endings" well in advance of the network’s May decision not to order a fourth season. USA, which is re-entering the half-hour comedy space in a big way this fall with off-network acquisition "Modern Family", expressed interest dating back to early April. It entered talks with Sony immediately after ABC made the cancellation decision the Friday before upfronts. But three weeks later, I’ve learned that USA has opted not to proceed with the pickup. I hear the cable network’s brass loved the show creatively but its low ratings on ABC played a factor in the decision as it meant a large investment in marketing and promotion, money USA decided to spend on its home grown half-hour series. The network just made its first half-hour series orders in 15 years, "Sirens" and "Playing House". While USA was considered the only real play for "Happy Endings" after ABC, Sony TV is known for never giving up and finding a way to bring shows back from the dead (Unforgettable, Drop Dead Diva, Breaking In, just to name a few.) I hear the studio continues conversations with other possible distributors. With its small but rabid fan base, "Happy Endings" would be a good candidate for a streaming service like Netflix or Amazon, the latter betting on half-hour comedies in its foray into original series and recently greenlighting its first 2 comedy series. http://www.deadline.com/2013/06/toug...-of-proof-rip/
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06-26-2013, 09:13 PM	#2
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 124,453	"Happy Endings'" fate will be confirmed this week http://tvline.com/2013/06/26/happy-e...enewal-update/ No other network seems to be interested as the cast's contracts run out later this week. Read more at http://www.hitfix.com/tv-tattle#wuHr77YiXtY7ydxs.99
	Last edited by TMC; 06-29-2013 at 02:49 AM.

06-29-2013, 12:42 AM	#4
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06-29-2013, 01:53 AM	#5
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06-29-2013, 12:18 PM	#8
Mr. Television 22 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,125	I'm actually surprised that it didn't get picked up.
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06-28-2013, 08:33 PM	#3
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 56,956	*It's Official: No Season 4 for "Happy Endings"* by Kimberly Roots 6/28/13 "Happy Endings" won’t get one: The cancelled ABC comedy is officially done and will not continue on another network, TVLine has confirmed. Sony Pictures TV, which produces the series, has ended its search for a new home for the ensemble sitcom. http://tvline.com/2013/06/28/happy-e...led-offically/

07-01-2013, 02:14 PM	#9
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 124,453	It's time to accept that Happy Endings is really and truly dead