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JamesG · 05-06-2015, 09:49 PM

"Last Man Standing" Changes Showrunners Ahead of Likely Season 5
May 6, 2015
by Lesley Goldberg

ABC's Tim Allen comedy "Last Man Standing" is making another showrunner change.

Tim Doyle (Rules of Engagement) is stepping down as showrunner ahead of the comedy's expected fifth-season renewal, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.

Doyle, who boarded the series ahead of season two after stepping in to replace Kevin Abbott — who stepped in for creator Jack Burditt — will be succeed by Matt Berry, who has served as a co-exec producer and writer since last year.

Doyle's deal with the series was up at the end of season four and he has opted to move on.

From 20th Century Fox Television, the family comedy has been a reliable performer for ABC on Fridays at 8 p.m. despite its April 17 season four finale coming in down 21 percent year-over-year and off 8 percent week-over-week.

While not a breakout performer like some of ABC's other family comedies, "Last Man Standing" is nearing its 100th episode — a key benchmark for syndication — and is expected to return to the schedule for the 2015-16 season.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/liv...runners-791048

TMC · 05-08-2015, 12:23 AM

ABC has yet to make a decision on Last Man Standing.

Chocolate Moose · 05-08-2015, 10:25 AM

Oh ......

Well, I do like the characters, especially the parents and the neighbors.

JO Sweet Heart · 05-13-2015, 04:19 AM

Considering how the last season ended, I hope that this show can get at least one more.

God bless you always!!!

Holly

05-06-2015, 09:49 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,112	"Last Man Standing" Changes Showrunners Ahead of Likely Season 5 *"Last Man Standing" Changes Showrunners Ahead of Likely Season 5* May 6, 2015 by Lesley Goldberg ABC's Tim Allen comedy "Last Man Standing" is making another showrunner change. Tim Doyle (Rules of Engagement) is stepping down as showrunner ahead of the comedy's expected fifth-season renewal, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. Doyle, who boarded the series ahead of season two after stepping in to replace Kevin Abbott — who stepped in for creator Jack Burditt — will be succeed by Matt Berry, who has served as a co-exec producer and writer since last year. Doyle's deal with the series was up at the end of season four and he has opted to move on. From 20th Century Fox Television, the family comedy has been a reliable performer for ABC on Fridays at 8 p.m. despite its April 17 season four finale coming in down 21 percent year-over-year and off 8 percent week-over-week. While not a breakout performer like some of ABC's other family comedies, "Last Man Standing" is nearing its 100th episode — a key benchmark for syndication — and is expected to return to the schedule for the 2015-16 season. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/liv...runners-791048

05-08-2015, 10:25 AM	#3
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JO Sweet Heart Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Mar 11, 2012 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 7,854	Considering how the last season ended, I hope that this show can get at least one more. God bless you always!!! Holly
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05-08-2015, 12:23 AM	#2
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 125,963	ABC has yet to make a decision on Last Man Standing.