That 70's show and Malcolm in the Middle cancelled

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CYLKSTER

Wednesday, January 18, 2006 6:48 PM

This article from CNN talks about these shows being cancelled but instead of replacing them with NEW shows, they are talking of replacing them with shows that have been cancelled and bringing them back. They mention Futurama and King of the Hill. We need to rise up and make them know for sure that the browncoats are here and we want Firefly back!

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PASADENA, California (Hollywood Reporter) -- Fox's veteran comedy "Malcolm in the Middle" will end its seven-season run May 14, while "That '70s Show," now in its eighth season, will bow out four days later, the network said Tuesday.

For the homestretch, "Malcolm" will return to Sundays beginning January 29, opening the night at 7 p.m., a slot generally occupied by cartoon reruns.

Meanwhile, Fox is in conversations with former "That '70s Show" stars Ashton Kutcher and Topher Grace to return for the show's finale, Fox entertainment president Peter Liguori said during the network's portion of the Television Critics Assn. winter press tour.

While the end for "Malcolm" and "That '70s Show" comes after long, successful runs, the untimely exit of the network's Emmy-winning but low-rated comedy "Arrested Development" after three seasons -- two of them abbreviated -- brought up a lot of questions.

Although the network touts airing the two-hour block of the final four episodes of "Arrested's" current order on February 10 as "season finale," Liguori stressed that a future return of the show to Fox is "highly unlikely."

"Arrested's" producers, Imagine TV and 20th Century Fox TV, are fielding offers from two networks, Showtime and ABC, which are interested in picking up the acclaimed series.

With no strong new comedy additions in the past couple of seasons ready to fill the void left by the departing comedies, the network's brass are putting a lot of muscle behind the rollout of its midseason comedies "Free Ride" and "The Loop," using the network's best launching pad, the blockbuster "American idol," to help their chances.

The partially improv "Free Ride" is slated for a March 1 preview, following a special 90-minute episode of "Idol," and "Loop" is getting a preview March 15, leading out of an "Idol" results show. On March 12, "Free Ride" moves into its regular Sunday 9:30 p.m. slot, temporarily replacing "American Dad," while "Loop" will relocate to its regular Thursday 8:30 p.m. period March 16.

Fox also is taking another look at two comedies that have been off the schedule for a while.

"King of the Hill," which is not in production but has never been officially canceled, might come back as early as January 2007 if discussions with the series' producers are successful, Liguori said.

Meanwhile, there haven't been any active negotiations to revive "Futurama," which, much like "Family Guy" before it, is enjoying a second life on Cartoon Network's "Adult Swim" late-night block. But Fox executives are keeping a close eye on the series' newfound success.

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PRINCESSROHANNEN

Wednesday, January 18, 2006 6:50 PM

Yeah! And getting Futurama back wouldn't be half-bad, either!

PSOLARIS

Wednesday, January 18, 2006 6:56 PM

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Originally posted by Cylkster:
But Fox executives are keeping a close eye on the series' newfound success.

Let's hope indeed they are keeping a close eye on newfound successess of ALL of their cancelled shows.

*Jumps up and waves hands and arms uncontrollably* LOOK OVER HERE FOX!! YOU BASTARDS!!

Psolaris

"Ten percent of nuthin' is...let me do the math here...nuthin' into nuthin'...carry the nuthin'"

KSC

Wednesday, January 18, 2006 7:00 PM

Malcolm in the Middle sends me into a rage. Good ridance.

UNREGISTEREDCOMPANION

Wednesday, January 18, 2006 7:15 PM

I love Malcomb in the Middle. But then again, the mom reminds me a lot of my own mom....and I am kind of a girl cross between Malcomb and Francis. My brother is Reese all over again. And my little sister is a girl version of Dewey.

I can relate on so many levels.

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"Funny and sexy. You have no idea. And you never will."

BOWIE

Wednesday, January 18, 2006 7:18 PM

I hate 70's show, good riddence, though I enjoyed Malcom.

Fox get off your ass and notice us, you, you Hwoon dahn!

If you play Nationstates.net check out the region Firefly.

DAX82

Wednesday, January 18, 2006 7:19 PM

Everyone one of those shows should be cancelled, especially Malcolm in the Middle and King of The Hill. Futurama was ok at best, but they already have Family Guy American Dad and The Simpsons. They dont need Futurama and nobody needs King of The Hill.

NINAH148

Wednesday, January 18, 2006 7:22 PM

It can't be coincidental that the shows they're thinking of bringing back are all animation. I wonder if the profit margin and potential long-term longevity of animated shows makes them more attractive to resurrect, or if it's simply that with animation it's not as much of a concern whether you can get the original cast back or not.

FOLLOWMAL

Wednesday, January 18, 2006 7:23 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Psolaris:

*Jumps up and waves hands and arms uncontrollably* LOOK OVER HERE FOX!! YOU BASTARDS!!

* jumps up and down with Psolaris and adds her voice to the shoutin'!*

" You hold. Hold til I get back." Mal

MISTERNISHKA

Wednesday, January 18, 2006 7:28 PM

Good, I hate Malcolm in the Middle and That 70's show. Futurama, I had liked. But I really hate King of the Hill. It is so bad!!!!

However, with this sign I might jesture this is the perfect time to horass Fox again into putting Firefly back on the air!!!!

"This is what being insane feels like!"

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