ABC Renews "Last Man Standing" for 2nd Season - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

JamesG · 05-12-2012, 01:54 AM

ABC Renews "Last Man Standing"
5/11/2012
by Lesley Goldberg

Although a far cry from Tim Allen's ABC 1990s juggernaut "Home Improvement", "Last Man Standing" managed to lure a broader, more male audience for a network that skews heavily female.

Still, the sitcom, which came out of the gate strong in early October with roughly 13 million viewers, took a predictable tumble in the weeks since.

The network gave the 20th Television comedy a full-season order in November, adding two more installments in January to bring its freshman tally to 24 episodes.

Its season finale aired May 1.

For their part, "Last Man Standing" consulting producers Joe Port and Joe Wiseman's Fox pilot Rebounding -- with "Modern Family's" Steve Levitan attached -- was passed over at Fox.

Showrunner Kevin Abbott, who replaced Jack Burditt on "Last Man", also saw his comedy pilot "Malibu Country" with Reba McEntire ordered to series at the network.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/liv...ce-body-323608

Johnny be good! · 11-20-2012, 09:36 AM

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05-12-2012, 01:54 AM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,121	ABC Renews "Last Man Standing" for 2nd Season *ABC Renews "Last Man Standing"* 5/11/2012 by Lesley Goldberg Although a far cry from Tim Allen's ABC 1990s juggernaut "Home Improvement", "Last Man Standing" managed to lure a broader, more male audience for a network that skews heavily female. Still, the sitcom, which came out of the gate strong in early October with roughly 13 million viewers, took a predictable tumble in the weeks since. The network gave the 20th Television comedy a full-season order in November, adding two more installments in January to bring its freshman tally to 24 episodes. Its season finale aired May 1. For their part, "Last Man Standing" consulting producers Joe Port and Joe Wiseman's Fox pilot Rebounding -- with "Modern Family's" Steve Levitan attached -- was passed over at Fox. Showrunner Kevin Abbott, who replaced Jack Burditt on "Last Man", also saw his comedy pilot "Malibu Country" with Reba McEntire ordered to series at the network. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/liv...ce-body-323608

11-20-2012, 09:36 AM	#2
Johnny be good! Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 18, 2007 Location: Westland, Michigan Posts: 1,633	This show has great potential.
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