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Jude The Obscure · 12-13-2010, 11:46 PM

i can think of at least two off the top of my head--

The New Dick Van Dyke Show--CBS wanted a 4th season, but Dick was tired and also dealing with his alcoholism so he said no, even though a 4th season would have made this series an easier sell for syndication.

Soul Man--ABC wanted a third season, but Dan Ackroyd put the kibosh. I think he too was not satisfied with how the series was progressing and just wanted to end it.

Others you can think of?

benjamoon · 12-14-2010, 01:31 AM

Dick Van Dyke, Mary Tyler Moore, and Bob Newhart all had major roles in their eponymous shows ending when they did. Some sources say Lucille Ball ended "Here's Lucy" though others claim it was CBS.

MikeLutton · 12-14-2010, 01:53 AM

wasnt Honeymooners cancelled by late great icon legond great one himself jackie gleason. wanted to leave his show way it was or something like that

Schmoopie · 12-14-2010, 02:59 AM

Seinfeld was one of them because Jerry wanted to leave "on top" rather than have the show get old. Also I think Monk was canceled by Tony Shaloub. I know that these two shows weren't canceled by the networks at any rate.

MickeyMac · 12-14-2010, 07:48 PM

Sanford and Son was in the top ten ratings, but Redd Foxx didnt want to do it anymore, so they cancelled the show.

treky · 12-14-2010, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeL

wasnt Honeymooners cancelled by late great icon legond great one himself jackie gleason. wanted to leave his show way it was or something like that

no, the sponsor-Buick-canncelled it. Back then, sponsors could do that.

JamesG · 12-14-2010, 11:25 PM

One was recently with Kyra Sedgwick deciding to end "The Closer".

She won an Emmy for her role last year and decided that the next season (7) will be the last.

treky · 12-15-2010, 03:14 AM

"THREE'S COMPANY" went off because John Ritter thought it was time to end it. He said in an interview once that he saw "the handwriting on the wall" when they were taping a show once where they were trying to hide a kitten from Mr. Furley and he remembered them doing an episode wher they were trying to hide a puppy from Mr. Roper.

noveel · 12-15-2010, 03:51 AM

Tim Allen- Home Improvent, ABC wanted another season

MikeLutton · 12-15-2010, 04:11 AM

cheers ted danson cancelled that after 11 seasons rumor whoppi goldburg was going replace ted danson .

Roseanne didnt she cancel her own show as well or was it the network

comedyfreak · 12-15-2010, 09:21 AM

Lost In Space was cancelled by its creator Irwin Allen after the Network which wanted a 4th season, but were going to cut the effects budget. Irwin Allen got mad and cancelled the show after not wanting a smaller budget.

Miley Cyrus doesn't want to do Hannah Montana anymore it's leaving the air.

cocytus · 12-15-2010, 09:46 AM

Let's see:

1) The Rockford Files - James Garner
2) Everybody Loves Raymond - Ray Romano

RockyF · 12-15-2010, 02:22 PM

Buffy the Vampire Slayer ended when Sarah Michelle Gellar's contract ended at the end of the seventh season, and she decided not to renew.

noveel · 12-16-2010, 03:01 AM

Fresh Prince of Bel Air, Will Smith was too busy with movies

McGillicuddy · 12-16-2010, 07:33 AM

I think Penny Marshall had the last word with Laverne & Shirley not continuing on as just Laverne or Laverne & Co.

12-13-2010, 11:46 PM	#1
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	Shows canceled by the star of the show i can think of at least two off the top of my head-- The New Dick Van Dyke Show--CBS wanted a 4th season, but Dick was tired and also dealing with his alcoholism so he said no, even though a 4th season would have made this series an easier sell for syndication. Soul Man--ABC wanted a third season, but Dan Ackroyd put the kibosh. I think he too was not satisfied with how the series was progressing and just wanted to end it. Others you can think of?

12-14-2010, 01:31 AM	#2
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12-15-2010, 09:21 AM	#11
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12-14-2010, 07:48 PM	#5
MickeyMac Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 19,004	Sanford and Son was in the top ten ratings, but Redd Foxx didnt want to do it anymore, so they cancelled the show.

12-14-2010, 11:25 PM	#7
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,049	One was recently with Kyra Sedgwick deciding to end "The Closer". She won an Emmy for her role last year and decided that the next season (7) will be the last.

12-15-2010, 03:14 AM	#8
treky star trek fan Eternal Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 25, 2002 Location: Conshohocken, pennsylvania Posts: 14,490	"THREE'S COMPANY" went off because John Ritter thought it was time to end it. He said in an interview once that he saw "the handwriting on the wall" when they were taping a show once where they were trying to hide a kitten from Mr. Furley and he remembered them doing an episode wher they were trying to hide a puppy from Mr. Roper.

12-15-2010, 03:51 AM	#9
noveel Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 13, 2005 Posts: 534	Tim Allen- Home Improvent, ABC wanted another season

12-15-2010, 04:11 AM	#10
MikeLutton Mike Lutton DVD Legend! Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 05, 2005 Location: usa pennsyvania Posts: 6,881	cheers ted danson cancelled that after 11 seasons rumor whoppi goldburg was going replace ted danson . Roseanne didnt she cancel her own show as well or was it the network

12-15-2010, 09:46 AM	#12
cocytus Member Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 15, 2010 Location: NE Indiana Posts: 781	Let's see: 1) The Rockford Files - James Garner 2) Everybody Loves Raymond - Ray Romano

12-15-2010, 02:22 PM	#13
RockyF Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jun 04, 2009 Location: Benton, AR Posts: 20	Buffy the Vampire Slayer ended when Sarah Michelle Gellar's contract ended at the end of the seventh season, and she decided not to renew.

12-16-2010, 03:01 AM	#14
noveel Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 13, 2005 Posts: 534	Fresh Prince of Bel Air, Will Smith was too busy with movies

12-16-2010, 07:33 AM	#15
McGillicuddy Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 28, 2002 Posts: 5,179	I think Penny Marshall had the last word with Laverne & Shirley not continuing on as just Laverne or Laverne & Co.
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