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Janice · 04-18-2002, 12:42 AM

It was announced today that after 5 seasons, Ally McBeal has been cancelled. Poor ratings were cited as one of the reasons. It placed 43rd in the ratings.
I've always loved Ally McBeal, but I'm not bothered that it's over, as it hasn't been that great lately. It had a good run. Five years is something to be proud of.

Chocoholic · 04-18-2002, 12:56 AM

It's my aunt's favorite show. Too bad. I personally never got the appeal of it though.

Smokebutt · 04-18-2002, 01:13 AM

Oh, No???? NNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!! No, It Can't Be Happening!!!! why did they had to do this????

Why,God,Why??? what have i done to deserve this??? Why? Why? Why? Why did they had to take the show away from Calista Flockhart??? that is one of my favorite sit-coms ever!!!!

and they didn't get to do thier final episode.

i guess it's time for me to go on without watching new episodes, at least i can still watch the reruns on FX.

Ally McBeal
September 8,1997 - April 15, 2002
R.I.P

i've been searching my soul tonight,....

peter may · 04-18-2002, 05:30 AM

**** Fox , thats all I can say.

This show is ultimately the greatest show on earth and that Dick David cancels it. 5 seasons is no where near enough.

What is it with FOX anyway,
First they cancel
FAMILY GUY - BRILLIANT SHOW
FUTURAMA - BRILLIANT SHOW

...and NOW

THE BEST ONE: ALLY MCBEAL!!!

mad:

TJL · 04-18-2002, 05:42 AM

It is too bad.
Although they have been slipping this season, I always found the shwo entertaining.
I wish things had worked out with Robert Downey Jr.
He really brought the show up when he joined the cast.

I do give them credit, they always tried to make things interesting. Dame Edna was a wonderful (not to mention wierd) addition to the cast. Ditto with Christina Ricci. She made an awesome debut this week.
A shame.

James · 04-18-2002, 01:20 PM

YAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Superbatboy · 04-18-2002, 01:25 PM

WTF???? They renew Bernie Mac's stupid show...and then cancel an actually good show??

Beruche · 04-18-2002, 06:45 PM

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Originally posted by James
YAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well I'm happy now!

but I appoligize to those who liked the show.

JT · 04-18-2002, 07:04 PM

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

Bernie Mac Show rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!
All McBeal is duuuuuumb!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Now Friends and Will & Grace should go!!!!

Mr. Shy Guy · 04-18-2002, 08:32 PM

That's good. Ally McBeal stinked.

Madness · 04-18-2002, 09:31 PM

LOL! heard this last night and it made my night! Na-na-na-na, Na-na-na-na, hey, hey, hey...Goodbye!

DarleneIllyria · 04-19-2002, 03:35 PM

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Originally posted by GGsGold
That's good. Ally McBeal stinked.

Ditto. It used to be funny in the first 2 seasons before they had all the female characters kissing each other. They did that like 3 or 4 times....Robert Downey Jr. pulled it up a little bit, but in the end it still didn't last. I'm glad its gone too, because the episodes just weren't funny anymore. It's like trying to milk a dead cow. Ya can't get humor out of a dying show.

TJL · 04-19-2002, 04:58 PM

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Originally posted by Jenny
the episodes just weren't funny anymore. It's like trying to milk a dead cow. Ya can't get humor out of a dying show.

I agree.
Too many cast changes, not enough quality episodes. Too bad Downey couldn't keep himself clean or else things might have gotten good.

I will miss Peter MacNicol, though. John Cage always cracked me up.

ClassicComedyFan2 · 04-19-2002, 10:28 PM

Yes! Maybe this will teach David E. Kelley a thing or two and Boston Public will be axed as well. No need for all of those dumb sex jokes, bad teachers, potty-mouthed students and idotic lawyers.

Can't wait for FOX's new Muppet show!

IheartMoonlighting · 04-20-2002, 12:33 AM

DEK cancelled the show not Fox. If you want to blame somebody i suggest calling up all those people who tuned out. the show's ratings are horrible.

Quote:

Originally posted by peter may
**** Fox , thats all I can say.

This show is ultimately the greatest show on earth and that Dick David cancels it. 5 seasons is no where near enough.

What is it with FOX anyway,
First they cancel
FAMILY GUY - BRILLIANT SHOW
FUTURAMA - BRILLIANT SHOW

...and NOW

THE BEST ONE: ALLY MCBEAL!!! mad:

mad: mad: mad: mad: mad: mad: mad: mad: mad: mad:

04-18-2002, 12:42 AM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Ally McBeal Cancelled It was announced today that after 5 seasons, Ally McBeal has been cancelled. Poor ratings were cited as one of the reasons. It placed 43rd in the ratings. I've always loved Ally McBeal, but I'm not bothered that it's over, as it hasn't been that great lately. It had a good run. Five years is something to be proud of.

04-18-2002, 01:13 AM	#3
Smokebutt Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Dec 10, 2001 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 90	Oh, No???? NNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!! No, It Can't Be Happening!!!! why did they had to do this???? Why,God,Why??? what have i done to deserve this??? Why? Why? Why? Why did they had to take the show away from Calista Flockhart??? that is one of my favorite sit-coms ever!!!! and they didn't get to do thier final episode. i guess it's time for me to go on without watching new episodes, at least i can still watch the reruns on FX. Ally McBeal September 8,1997 - April 15, 2002 R.I.P i've been searching my soul tonight,....
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04-18-2002, 05:30 AM	#4
peter may The SO Limey Senior Member Join Date: Feb 26, 2002 Location: LONDON Posts: 1,883	The Life and Trials of Ally McBeal - Now Over **** Fox , thats all I can say. This show is ultimately the greatest show on earth and that Dick David cancels it. 5 seasons is no where near enough. What is it with FOX anyway, First they cancel FAMILY GUY - BRILLIANT SHOW FUTURAMA - BRILLIANT SHOW ...and NOW THE BEST ONE: ALLY MCBEAL!!! mad: mad: mad: mad: mad: mad: mad: mad: mad: mad: mad:

04-18-2002, 05:42 AM	#5
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	It is too bad. Although they have been slipping this season, I always found the shwo entertaining. I wish things had worked out with Robert Downey Jr. He really brought the show up when he joined the cast. I do give them credit, they always tried to make things interesting. Dame Edna was a wonderful (not to mention wierd) addition to the cast. Ditto with Christina Ricci. She made an awesome debut this week. A shame.
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04-18-2002, 01:25 PM	#7
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04-18-2002, 12:56 AM	#2
Chocoholic Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,235	It's my aunt's favorite show. Too bad. I personally never got the appeal of it though.

04-18-2002, 01:20 PM	#6
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04-18-2002, 07:04 PM	#9
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04-18-2002, 08:32 PM	#10
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04-18-2002, 09:31 PM	#11
Madness I call it the rocket Senior Member Join Date: May 03, 2000 Posts: 2,047	LOL! heard this last night and it made my night! Na-na-na-na, Na-na-na-na, hey, hey, hey...Goodbye!

04-19-2002, 10:28 PM	#14
ClassicComedyFan2 Coolicious! Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 28, 2001 Location: AL, United States, Alpha Quadrant Posts: 698	Yes! Maybe this will teach David E. Kelley a thing or two and Boston Public will be axed as well. No need for all of those dumb sex jokes, bad teachers, potty-mouthed students and idotic lawyers. Can't wait for FOX's new Muppet show!