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JamesG · 11-21-2012, 05:58 PM

Discovery Channel Cancels "Dirty Jobs"
11/21/2012
by Lesley Goldberg

Mike Rowe is out of a job.

Discovery Channel has canceled the Rowe-hosted docuseries "Dirty Jobs" after eight seasons, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.

The unscripted entry, which featured its charismatic host exploring hazardous, disgusting and obscure jobs, was produced by Pilgrim Films & Television's Craig Piligian and wrapped its run in September.

The franchise was a core piece of Discovery's unscripted fare exploring unique workplaces that eventually led to series including "Gold Rush" and "Deadliest Catch" that have helped define the network.

"Over the years it's been my pleasure to assure anxious fans that Dirty Jobs is coming back for another season. And indeed, we always have. Alas, this year, I'm afraid I cannot dispel the rumors," Rowe wrote in a blog for the Huffington Post.

"A few weeks ago, I was officially informed that Dirty Jobs had entered into a new phase. One I like to call, 'permanent hiatus.' Or in the more popular industry vernacular, canceled. Dirty Jobs is a very personal show, and it's difficult for me to imagine a future that does not involve exploding toilets, venomous snakes, misadventures in animal husbandry, and feces from every species.

Nevertheless, the future is here, and while it does not appear to contain any more Dirty Jobs, it will almost certainly include another Thanksgiving. So in the spirit of the holiday, I'd like to thank those people most responsible for reinvigorating my erstwhile career, and launching the most honest show in the history of reality TV."

Discovery and Pilgrim declined comment.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/liv...channel-393540

afijamesy2k · 11-21-2012, 11:35 PM

I Will miss this show.

Regulus · 11-22-2012, 10:15 AM

I shudder to think what will replace this show and American Chopper.

afijamesy2k · 11-22-2012, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Regulus

I shudder to think what will replace this show and American Chopper.

I Hope that Fast N Loud will occupy this spot.

Retro4Life · 11-22-2012, 01:52 PM

It was an OK show but there's only so many dirty jobs that are visually interesting to explore.

I would hope that at some point the cancellation of so many reality shows might mean a return to something a bit more creative and story driven, but I'm not holding my breath.

11-21-2012, 05:58 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,161	Discovery Channel Cancels "Dirty Jobs" *Discovery Channel Cancels "Dirty Jobs"* 11/21/2012 by Lesley Goldberg Mike Rowe is out of a job. Discovery Channel has canceled the Rowe-hosted docuseries "Dirty Jobs" after eight seasons, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. The unscripted entry, which featured its charismatic host exploring hazardous, disgusting and obscure jobs, was produced by Pilgrim Films & Television's Craig Piligian and wrapped its run in September. The franchise was a core piece of Discovery's unscripted fare exploring unique workplaces that eventually led to series including "Gold Rush" and "Deadliest Catch" that have helped define the network. "Over the years it's been my pleasure to assure anxious fans that Dirty Jobs is coming back for another season. And indeed, we always have. Alas, this year, I'm afraid I cannot dispel the rumors," Rowe wrote in a blog for the Huffington Post. "A few weeks ago, I was officially informed that Dirty Jobs had entered into a new phase. One I like to call, 'permanent hiatus.' Or in the more popular industry vernacular, canceled. Dirty Jobs is a very personal show, and it's difficult for me to imagine a future that does not involve exploding toilets, venomous snakes, misadventures in animal husbandry, and feces from every species. Nevertheless, the future is here, and while it does not appear to contain any more Dirty Jobs, it will almost certainly include another Thanksgiving. So in the spirit of the holiday, I'd like to thank those people most responsible for reinvigorating my erstwhile career, and launching the most honest show in the history of reality TV." Discovery and Pilgrim declined comment. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/liv...channel-393540 Attached Images

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Retro4Life Accept No Substitutes Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 04, 2009 Location: IL Posts: 6,708	It was an OK show but there's only so many dirty jobs that are visually interesting to explore. I would hope that at some point the cancellation of so many reality shows might mean a return to something a bit more creative and story driven, but I'm not holding my breath.
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