Better off Ted's Jay Harrington Hoping Show Won’t Be Cancelled - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

R.jsheedy · 01-06-2010, 03:51 PM

If you’ve looked at the show’s ratings lately, you know that Better Off Ted’s ratings are terrible and the show is almost certainly heading for cancellation. What’s more, ABC recently decided to burn through all remaining episodes of both Scrubs and Ted over the next month.

Still, Better Off Ted wasn’t doing very well last season and ABC gave it another chance. Series star Jay Harrington is hoping that the show’s luck will continue to hold out. He recently spoke with the Boston Herald while in town for the NHL Winter Classic.

The actor believes the show’s the victim of ABC’s good fortune. “I don’t think the network thought they would have the success they’ve had with their fall shows… And they had us kind of waiting in the wings. When those shows hit they didn’t know what to do with us.”

Though viewership hasn’t been very high, Harrington says that Ted’s ratings are “consistent.” He notes, “People who watch it stay with it… Which is pretty good considering a lot of people never thought we’d make it past the first season.”

The cast and crew have wrapped on the current season and Harrington says they all have their “fingers crossed” that they’ll be back for another round. In the meantime, he’s looking for other work and is open to making a return to Private Practice, saying, “That would be fun.”

What do you think? Do you think there’s still a chance that Better Off Ted will get a third season? Is there anything you’d like to see happen before the show ends?

http://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/be...ton-cancelled/

robyrob · 01-06-2010, 05:42 PM

i am suprised that ABC is even bothering to show the remaining episodes; they really have absolutely zero faith in any show that isn't imediately a mega-hit.

i like the show but it is hard to follow it because my local abc affiliate keeps pre-empting it or cutting off the end of episodes so you only get to see half the episodes when they do decide to show them.

Lee · 01-06-2010, 07:13 PM

Anyone remember Jay Harrington from The Division with Nancy McKeon?

TJL · 01-06-2010, 07:15 PM

I like Better Of Ted, and i hope it gets to stay around longer.

But the way ABC is burning through episodes lately (same thing with Scrubs) it looks like they want to get rid of the show.

01-06-2010, 03:51 PM	#1
R.jsheedy Member Senior Member Join Date: Nov 06, 2008 Posts: 1,035	Better off Ted's Jay Harrington Hoping Show Won’t Be Cancelled If you’ve looked at the show’s ratings lately, you know that Better Off Ted’s ratings are terrible and the show is almost certainly heading for cancellation. What’s more, ABC recently decided to burn through all remaining episodes of both Scrubs and Ted over the next month. Still, Better Off Ted wasn’t doing very well last season and ABC gave it another chance. Series star Jay Harrington is hoping that the show’s luck will continue to hold out. He recently spoke with the Boston Herald while in town for the NHL Winter Classic. The actor believes the show’s the victim of ABC’s good fortune. “I don’t think the network thought they would have the success they’ve had with their fall shows… And they had us kind of waiting in the wings. When those shows hit they didn’t know what to do with us.” Though viewership hasn’t been very high, Harrington says that Ted’s ratings are “consistent.” He notes, “People who watch it stay with it… Which is pretty good considering a lot of people never thought we’d make it past the first season.” The cast and crew have wrapped on the current season and Harrington says they all have their “fingers crossed” that they’ll be back for another round. In the meantime, he’s looking for other work and is open to making a return to Private Practice, saying, “That would be fun.” What do you think? Do you think there’s still a chance that Better Off Ted will get a third season? Is there anything you’d like to see happen before the show ends? http://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/be...ton-cancelled/

01-06-2010, 05:42 PM	#2
robyrob certified wackball#3 Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Aug 03, 2003 Location: hiding under the third booth at Arnold's Posts: 58,189	i am suprised that ABC is even bothering to show the remaining episodes; they really have absolutely zero faith in any show that isn't imediately a mega-hit. i like the show but it is hard to follow it because my local abc affiliate keeps pre-empting it or cutting off the end of episodes so you only get to see half the episodes when they do decide to show them.
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01-06-2010, 07:15 PM	#4
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,591	I like Better Of Ted, and i hope it gets to stay around longer. But the way ABC is burning through episodes lately (same thing with Scrubs) it looks like they want to get rid of the show.
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01-06-2010, 07:13 PM	#3
Lee veteran member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 23, 2001 Location: Pulaski, Tennessee Posts: 4,766	Anyone remember Jay Harrington from The Division with Nancy McKeon?