Compared to the 22 episodes in season 1, the final Fox season aired a measly 13.
(Ominously, season 2 was also shortened down to18 episodes.]
Though its viewership wasnt the worst, the show did not have the numbers for online grid television.
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And its a good thing too, as audiences clearly were nowhere near done with the Bluths.
Im rooting for my co-stars and crew…, Beharie said in a statement.
But, most of all, Sleepyheads for all of your love what an honor.
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I will never be the same.
Despite her well-wishes, the show ended shortly after her departure.
I totally shoulda took the road that had all those people on it.
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ABC didnt want us back, Kelley told thePittsburgh Post Gazette.
Its as simple as that.
They didnt even want us back for this year at all.
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We had to fight to get back on with 13.
Its not a product they care to market.
Despite its short lifespan, the show ultimately spawned two entirely different web spin-offs.
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Though not particularly popular with the mainstream audience, die-hard fans of the show kept its legacy alive.
From True Hollywood Stories to racial drafts,Chappelles Showgave an array of social commentary through comedy gold.
But it all worked out; Netflix gave the comedian a $60M deal for two stand-up specials.
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A summer series with critical acclaim, the low ratings made this extraordinary show end prematurely.
Show creatorBryan Fullerand leads Dancy and Mikkelsen have expressed the desire for a revival in the future.
Ive shared it with the gentlemen [Dancy and Mikkelsen] and theyre both keen on it."
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The show wasnt just a hit with the audience.
Though ending after three seasons, this cult show will once again see the light of day.
The Phoenix
The Phoenixbegan with a TV movie in 1981 and ran for five episodes in 1982.
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The pilot was 90 minutes, with four-hour episodes broadcast.
In addition to the pilot, eight episodes were made.
Only five were aired.
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Although not exactly mainstream, the show ultimately became a cult classic.
The then-unique concept of inter-dimensional travel kept audiences intrigued, but it was not enough for CBS.
Despite mostly positive reviews from critics, the show was canceled before it could end its first season.
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Lucanhad an 11 episode run on ABC and is now recently available for DVD purchase.
For fans of the show feeling nostalgic, there’s an active Facebook page of the show.
Quantum Leapis considered one of the best cult TV shows of all time.
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The critics agreed, which resulted in the show receiving awards at both the Primetime Emmys and Golden Globes.
At the2017 LA Comic Con, creatorDonald Bellisarioannounced, I just finished writing aQuantum Leapfeature.
I dont know whats going to happen with it, but I did write it.
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Since then, there has been a plethora of speculation and hope of a reboot or film.
Though quirky and intriguing, the ratings for the show were crushed against the juggernaut ofDallas.
Luckily, a DVD box set that included its elusive final episode was released in 2008.
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As with all cult shows, it lives on today through its ravenous fandom.
There’s even an oral history on the series.
Sadly,A Year at the Topdid not live up to its namesake.
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After only five episodes on CBS, the series was canceled due to mixed reviews.
Perhaps it would have done better if the producers had also made some kind of deal for solid ratings.
Though given a premature ending, the show earned some milestones, including a Golden Globe for Danes.
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It notably featured the first openly gay teenager on television, Rickie Vasquez, portrayed byWilson Cruz.
Soap
A parody of daytime soap operas, the ABC parodyran for four seasons.
(It also happened to feature a very youngBilly Crystalas the familys closeted gay son.)
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Not everyone was a fan.Soapactually sparked outrage among several religious organizations, including the Catholic church.
This was mainly due to the shows storylines that dealt with sex and infidelity.
The backlash ultimately resulted in ABC dropping its advertising price point during the shows evening slot.
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Get Christie Love!
whenever she would apprehend a suspect.
For 23 episodes, the crime drama intertwined with Blaxploitation, but was censored due to Graves religious beliefs.
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That in conjunction with a shoestring budget lead to the shows eventual cancellation.
There have been multiple rumors surrounding the show.
In 2017 there were whispers aboutVin Dieselbeing involved in a reboot of the series for ABC.
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It was later announced, however, that they decided not to move forward with the project.
A spoof on Old West features, it mimicked popular shows such asBonanza,GunsmokeandRawhide.
The series was well-received and obtained notable guest stars such asAndy Griffith,Betty WhiteandChristopher Lloyd.
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Despite this, the series ran for only one season with 22 episodes.
What a difference a day makes.
Moonlighting
Though it lived a five-season run, the dramedyMoonlightingonly had 66 episodes.
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StarringCybill ShepherdandBruce Willis, it has ranked in many lists, includingTimemagazines 100 Best TV Shows of All-Time.
A dramedy, this series often broke the fourth wall and dipped into fantasy elements.
A mid-season replacement, it was meant to be a modernization of Tom Swift.
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The series was likened to a modern-day Sherlock Holmes, with science utilized to solve crimes.
A victim of the 1988 writers strike, the series only ran for 8 episodes on ABC.
Quark
A sci-fi sitcom,Quarktold the adventures of an outer space garbage collector and his crew.
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Series starRichard Benjaminfound out about the series after reading an article about it inVariety.
Curiosity struck, and he asked for an audition.
After only 8 episodes, the NBC parody series was canceled.
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In the 2004 issue ofTV Guideslist of 25 Greatest Sci-Fi Legends, Jamie Somers came in at number 19.
He was able to garner four more.
The show started with a TV-movie as its pilot.
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This success was short lived however as the series only aired 8 episodes.
“Hell Townwas the best contribution as a human being that I’ve ever made,” Blake said.
The period show set in 1960s Chicago would later influence arc-driven dramas, as well as theMartin ScorsesefilmCasino.
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Despite its extraordinary start, numbers dropped drastically dropped into failure numbers.
Alien Nation
Alien Nationintertwined science fiction with police procedural.
An LA officer partners up with an alien that bred to be extremely strong and intelligent.
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This pairing set up the metaphor of dealing with racism and other social issues.
Deadlinereported in 2016 thatJeff Nicholswas set to write and direct a remake of the show for Fox.
Things have shuffled around a bit, since Disney bought 20th Century Fox, so the timeline is unclear.
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However, in the fall of 2018 Nichols expressed optimism about his role in the remake.
I put so much of myself into it, it takes place in Arkansas.
Theres so much of me in it.
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In the shows pilot, clips were utilized from the film with narration to explain some of the changes.
Decades after their defeat, the extraterrestrials rise yet again to take over the planet.
Initially, the series was meant to be a remake of the film, withGeorge A. Romeroset to direct.
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It was late night and we could really be nasty, likeTales from the Crypteventually was.
We did great the first six months when we were just on at night, we did phenomenal ratings.
Given its shares, NBC more than likely should have moved the series to a different time slot.
The venture failed, proving thatVoyagers!should have at least garnered a second season.
For those feeling nostalgic, its available for streaming on Amazon Prime.
