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TMC · 09-18-2023, 04:38 AM

more? Lizzie McGuire was one of those shows that ended after 65 episodes despite still being immensely popular. The minimum requirement for kids TV was 65 episodes for syndication since 65x4 = 260. That's the number of weekdays in a year, so you have the syndication covered for the entire year with just four shows and just repeat.

TMC · 06-09-2025, 08:50 PM

Why Disney Canceled Lizzie McGuire Twice

Lizzie McGuire was a major influence on kids in the 2000s, but it also faced cancellation more than many other shows at that time.

09-18-2023, 04:38 AM	#1
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 124,985	Was the reason Disney cancelled successful shows was to avoid paying their actors... more? Lizzie McGuire was one of those shows that ended after 65 episodes despite still being immensely popular. The minimum requirement for kids TV was 65 episodes for syndication since 65x4 = 260. That's the number of weekdays in a year, so you have the syndication covered for the entire year with just four shows and just repeat.

06-09-2025, 08:50 PM	#2
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 124,985	Why Disney Canceled Lizzie McGuire Twice Lizzie McGuire was a major influence on kids in the 2000s, but it also faced cancellation more than many other shows at that time.