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JamesG · 09-22-2010, 01:46 PM

"Lone Star" on Death Watch: Series Faces Cancellation After Just One Episode
by Jean Bentley
posted Sept 22nd 2010

Critics may have collectively loved "Lone Star", but that doesn't mean viewers tuned in when the show premiered on Monday night.

After a disastrous showing in the ratings -- only 4.1 million people tuned in to Fox for the drama's debut -- the promising new series is now at risk of cancellation.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the show's dismal debut means that "Lone Star", about a Texas con man juggling his wife and girlfriend, will inevitably be canceled -- it's just a matter of when.

"No one in TV should be happy about this," an agent of a "Lone Star" writer told THR. "This is going to have a chilling effect on networks taking chances on anything but cookie-cutter shows."

"Lone Star" dropped 68 percent from its lead-in, "House", and more than half of "House's" viewers had switched off the station by 9:15.

"Those are Friday night numbers on a Monday night premiere," said TV analyst Brad Adgate. "That's a nice cable audience."

THR attributed "Lone Star's" terrible performance to several factors -- a crowded Monday programming slate, the previously unknown lead, the originality of its plot.

What could prevent the show from joining the illustrious 'canceled after one episode' club is the fact that Fox programming chief Kevin Reilly reportedly personally nurtured the show, and the wait for DVR ratings, which, considering the competition, could boost the numbers considerably.

http://www.tvsquad.com/2010/09/22/lo...on-after-just/

dlemond · 09-22-2010, 01:59 PM

This is the world we live in.
A show is cancelled after 1 episode.

Think the world might be moving a bit too fast?

How can we teach our children patience when there is no evidence of it in the world?

Even more so, how do we remember to be patient?

robyrob · 09-22-2010, 02:29 PM

Monday is the busiest night on TV - certainly not the best slot to try schedule something new or different

spunkygirl · 09-22-2010, 06:34 PM

Up against House? Purely stupid, what do they expect?

Jude The Obscure · 09-22-2010, 07:02 PM

^it's not against House, it's House's lead-out on Fox. I'm really disappointed in the news.

Mr. Television · 09-22-2010, 07:04 PM

I have it on the DVR but I'm going to cancel it. No reason to get hooked on it when you know the result.

Jude The Obscure · 09-22-2010, 07:10 PM

I still have the pilot taped and I have yet to watch it, but I will anyway.

80sTrivia · 09-22-2010, 07:44 PM

I was going to watch this, but I forgot... Hate to hear that the show is facing cancellation after only one episode. I had seen the lead actor James Wolk's brilliant performance in Hallmark Hall of Fame's production of Front of the Class, the inspiring true story about a man suffering from Tourette's Syndrome who goes on to become a successful teacher. I knew we would see more of his talent, but it's sad to think his first series could be cancelled so quickly...

Jude The Obscure · 09-23-2010, 08:56 PM

I tried it.....turned it off halfway. just could not get into it. I think James will rebound because he is a talented actor.

PlayOn · 09-24-2010, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robyrob

Monday is the busiest night on TV - certainly not the best slot to try schedule something new or different

It's either up against The Event or Chase. The Event is one of the most anticipated shows on the season (and for good reason). I don't know how people felt about Chase. Plus, it's on the same night as Dancing with the Stars (to my knowledge)

robyrob · 09-24-2010, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PlayOn

It's either up against The Event or Chase. The Event is one of the most anticipated shows on the season (and for good reason). I don't know how people felt about Chase. Plus, it's on the same night as Dancing with the Stars (to my knowledge)

it is also against Two & a Half Men and Mike & Molly which seemed to do pretty well

JamesG · 09-28-2010, 09:44 PM

Fox Shelves "Lone Star" After Two Episodes
Sept 28, 2010
by Kate Stanhope

Fox has shelved "Lone Star" after just two episodes.

The network announced that "Lie to Me" -- which originally was scheduled to premiere in November — will take "Lone Star's" timeslot, beginning Monday.

"Lone Star" is not officially canceled, but likely will be after two weeks of abysmal ratings. Network officials did not immediately respond to requests for comment Tuesday about whether the series' remaining episodes will air.

The show failed to connect with viewers despite a heavy promotional campaign from Fox.

"Lone Star" premiered Sept. 20 to 4.1 million viewers and a 1.3 rating in the 18-to-49 demographic. The series' episode this week dipped to just 3.8 million viewers — despite an open letter to fans from series creator/executive producer Kyle Killen.

"For us to survive we're going to have to pull off a minor miracle. Statistically, new shows tend to lose viewers in their second week. We're aiming to gain them," Killen wrote on his personal blog Thursday.

http://www.tvguide.com/News/Lone-Sta...d-1023754.aspx

80sTrivia · 09-29-2010, 07:32 PM

Bad news, but not entirely surprising. I'm sure James Wolk will be offered a new series/movie very quickly...

Du Mont · 10-03-2010, 01:29 PM

I watched the 60-minute encore of episode 2 of 'Lone Star' last night on FOX at 11 pm, largely to see whether there were additional scenes not shown in Monday nights 57-minute broadcast. I didn't see any new scenes, but I sure enjoyed watching this drama a second time around.

I am waiting with bated breath to see whether FOX continues using the Saturday at 11 pm timeslot to play off the remaining four unaired episodes of 'Lone Star'. While there will be no resolution by the end of episode 6, I'm very keen to see how this densely-plotted series evolved over its precious few six episodes.

09-22-2010, 01:46 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,120	"Lone Star" Shelved After 2 Eps. *"Lone Star" on Death Watch: Series Faces Cancellation After Just One Episode* by Jean Bentley posted Sept 22nd 2010 Critics may have collectively loved "Lone Star", but that doesn't mean viewers tuned in when the show premiered on Monday night. After a disastrous showing in the ratings -- only 4.1 million people tuned in to Fox for the drama's debut -- the promising new series is now at risk of cancellation. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the show's dismal debut means that "Lone Star", about a Texas con man juggling his wife and girlfriend, will inevitably be canceled -- it's just a matter of when. "No one in TV should be happy about this," an agent of a "Lone Star" writer told THR. "This is going to have a chilling effect on networks taking chances on anything but cookie-cutter shows." "Lone Star" dropped 68 percent from its lead-in, "House", and more than half of "House's" viewers had switched off the station by 9:15. "Those are Friday night numbers on a Monday night premiere," said TV analyst Brad Adgate. "That's a nice cable audience." THR attributed "Lone Star's" terrible performance to several factors -- a crowded Monday programming slate, the previously unknown lead, the originality of its plot. What could prevent the show from joining the illustrious 'canceled after one episode' club is the fact that Fox programming chief Kevin Reilly reportedly personally nurtured the show, and the wait for DVR ratings, which, considering the competition, could boost the numbers considerably. http://www.tvsquad.com/2010/09/22/lo...on-after-just/ Attached Images
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09-22-2010, 07:44 PM	#8
80sTrivia Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 23, 2002 Posts: 21,715	I was going to watch this, but I forgot... Hate to hear that the show is facing cancellation after only one episode. I had seen the lead actor James Wolk's brilliant performance in Hallmark Hall of Fame's production of Front of the Class, the inspiring true story about a man suffering from Tourette's Syndrome who goes on to become a successful teacher. I knew we would see more of his talent, but it's sad to think his first series could be cancelled so quickly...
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10-03-2010, 01:29 PM	#14
Du Mont Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 15, 2007 Posts: 331	Unaired episodes of FOX's 'Lone Star' I watched the 60-minute encore of episode 2 of 'Lone Star' last night on FOX at 11 pm, largely to see whether there were additional scenes not shown in Monday nights 57-minute broadcast. I didn't see any new scenes, but I sure enjoyed watching this drama a second time around. I am waiting with bated breath to see whether FOX continues using the Saturday at 11 pm timeslot to play off the remaining four unaired episodes of 'Lone Star'. While there will be no resolution by the end of episode 6, I'm very keen to see how this densely-plotted series evolved over its precious few six episodes.

09-22-2010, 01:59 PM	#2
dlemond Hey, I know you. Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 03, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,751	This is the world we live in. A show is cancelled after 1 episode. Think the world might be moving a bit too fast? How can we teach our children patience when there is no evidence of it in the world? Even more so, how do we remember to be patient?

09-22-2010, 06:34 PM	#4
spunkygirl Member Moderator Forum Celebrity Join Date: Apr 26, 2003 Posts: 21,563	Up against House? Purely stupid, what do they expect?

09-22-2010, 07:02 PM	#5
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	^it's not against House, it's House's lead-out on Fox. I'm really disappointed in the news.

09-22-2010, 07:10 PM	#7
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	I still have the pilot taped and I have yet to watch it, but I will anyway.

09-23-2010, 08:56 PM	#9
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	I tried it.....turned it off halfway. just could not get into it. I think James will rebound because he is a talented actor.

09-28-2010, 09:44 PM	#12
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,120	*Fox Shelves "Lone Star" After Two Episodes* Sept 28, 2010 by Kate Stanhope Fox has shelved "Lone Star" after just two episodes. The network announced that "Lie to Me" -- which originally was scheduled to premiere in November — will take "Lone Star's" timeslot, beginning Monday. "Lone Star" is not officially canceled, but likely will be after two weeks of abysmal ratings. Network officials did not immediately respond to requests for comment Tuesday about whether the series' remaining episodes will air. The show failed to connect with viewers despite a heavy promotional campaign from Fox. "Lone Star" premiered Sept. 20 to 4.1 million viewers and a 1.3 rating in the 18-to-49 demographic. The series' episode this week dipped to just 3.8 million viewers — despite an open letter to fans from series creator/executive producer Kyle Killen. "For us to survive we're going to have to pull off a minor miracle. Statistically, new shows tend to lose viewers in their second week. We're aiming to gain them," Killen wrote on his personal blog Thursday. http://www.tvguide.com/News/Lone-Sta...d-1023754.aspx

09-29-2010, 07:32 PM	#13
80sTrivia Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 23, 2002 Posts: 21,715	Bad news, but not entirely surprising. I'm sure James Wolk will be offered a new series/movie very quickly...