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JamesG · 07-14-2014, 07:37 PM

Canceled Fox Comedy "Enlisted" Eyes Revival at Yahoo
by NELLIE ANDREEVA
July 14, 2014

Having just revived NBC’s "Community", Yahoo might be looking to do the same with another recently cancelled cult broadcast comedy series, Fox‘s "Enlisted".

I hear talks are under way between the online giant and "Enlisted" producer 20th Century Fox TV for a second season of the military series, created by Kevin Biegel, on Yahoo’s streaming service Yahoo Screen.

Sources cautioned that the conversations are preliminary and it’s unclear whether they would result in a deal.

Much like "Community", "Enlisted" has a passionate and loyal following, something that is attractive to digital platforms which crave core groups of passionate fans.

Interestingly, following the news of Yahoo’s deal for another season of "Community", "Enlisted" fans targeted Yahoo Screen with a major save-our-show campaign, pitching the service a Community/Enlisted double feature.

"Enlisted" – a slapstick single-camera comedy revolving around three brothers and a group of misfits on a small Army base — was well received but mired in low ratings. It never got a fair shake at Fox, slated on the low-trafficked Friday nights.

Although then-Fox chairman Kevin Reilly vowed to stick with the show for its 13-episode order, it was pulled prematurely. Biegel rallied the fans to recruit more viewers for the final four burn-off episodes but that didn’t help clinch a renewal at Fox for the series starring Geoff Stults, Chris Lowell and Parker Young.

20th TV has experience in successfully bringing back cancelled cult comedies on a digital platform, teaming with Netflix for a new season of "Arrested Development" last year.

Yahoo has been investing aggressively in original content, signing deals with Katie Couric and former New York Times tech columnist David Pogue to create original programming that could draw in regular viewers.

But unlike subscription-based Netflix and Amazon, Yahoo has been betting on advertising to generate most of the revenues for its programming of all kinds.

http://www.deadline.com/2014/07/enli...rn-yahoo-deal/

irehtman · 07-19-2014, 02:59 PM

Just for a partial season first, anyhow...

JamesG · 08-22-2014, 05:46 PM

"Enlisted" Officially Discharged as Yahoo Passes on a Second Season
by Michael Ausiello
August 22, 2014

"Enlisted" is now on permanent leave. After weeks of negotiations, Yahoo Screen has abandoned talks to produce a second season of beloved-but-little-seen military comedy, which was cancelled by Fox back in May after one season.

According to sources, there are no other suitors in play.

http://tvline.com/2014/08/22/enliste...ancelled-dead/

irehtman · 10-27-2014, 07:31 AM

FOX made a mistake cancelling this show.

They should have resurrect this show and put this on FOX Sunday Nights, right after FOX NFL Sunday OT.

This is only way to save FOX Network and its financial accident.

07-14-2014, 07:37 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,288	Update: Yahoo Screen Passes on "Enlisted" *Canceled Fox Comedy "Enlisted" Eyes Revival at Yahoo* by NELLIE ANDREEVA July 14, 2014 Having just revived NBC’s "Community", Yahoo might be looking to do the same with another recently cancelled cult broadcast comedy series, Fox‘s "Enlisted". I hear talks are under way between the online giant and "Enlisted" producer 20th Century Fox TV for a second season of the military series, created by Kevin Biegel, on Yahoo’s streaming service Yahoo Screen. Sources cautioned that the conversations are preliminary and it’s unclear whether they would result in a deal. Much like "Community", "Enlisted" has a passionate and loyal following, something that is attractive to digital platforms which crave core groups of passionate fans. Interestingly, following the news of Yahoo’s deal for another season of "Community", "Enlisted" fans targeted Yahoo Screen with a major save-our-show campaign, pitching the service a Community/Enlisted double feature. "Enlisted" – a slapstick single-camera comedy revolving around three brothers and a group of misfits on a small Army base — was well received but mired in low ratings. It never got a fair shake at Fox, slated on the low-trafficked Friday nights. Although then-Fox chairman Kevin Reilly vowed to stick with the show for its 13-episode order, it was pulled prematurely. Biegel rallied the fans to recruit more viewers for the final four burn-off episodes but that didn’t help clinch a renewal at Fox for the series starring Geoff Stults, Chris Lowell and Parker Young. 20th TV has experience in successfully bringing back cancelled cult comedies on a digital platform, teaming with Netflix for a new season of "Arrested Development" last year. Yahoo has been investing aggressively in original content, signing deals with Katie Couric and former New York Times tech columnist David Pogue to create original programming that could draw in regular viewers. But unlike subscription-based Netflix and Amazon, Yahoo has been betting on advertising to generate most of the revenues for its programming of all kinds. http://www.deadline.com/2014/07/enli...rn-yahoo-deal/
	Last edited by JamesG; 08-22-2014 at 05:43 PM.

07-19-2014, 02:59 PM	#2
irehtman Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 15, 2013 Location: Montgomery County, Maryland Posts: 4,827	Just for a partial season first, anyhow...

08-22-2014, 05:46 PM	#3
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,288	*"Enlisted" Officially Discharged as Yahoo Passes on a Second Season* by Michael Ausiello August 22, 2014 "Enlisted" is now on permanent leave. After weeks of negotiations, Yahoo Screen has abandoned talks to produce a second season of beloved-but-little-seen military comedy, which was cancelled by Fox back in May after one season. According to sources, there are no other suitors in play. http://tvline.com/2014/08/22/enliste...ancelled-dead/

10-27-2014, 07:31 AM	#4
irehtman Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 15, 2013 Location: Montgomery County, Maryland Posts: 4,827	FOX made a mistake cancelling this show. They should have resurrect this show and put this on FOX Sunday Nights, right after FOX NFL Sunday OT. This is only way to save FOX Network and its financial accident.