None of the networks ready to take up My Name is Earl!
A few days ago, it was reported that the NBC Network was reluctant to pick My Name is Earl for a fifth season. Then, there were rumors that Fox Network or TBS Network would take up the show for the fifth season. But finally, it has been officially confirmed that My Name is Earl has been cancelled. The decision was taken after a set of difficult negotiations, turned out to be futile.
The 20th Century Fox Television tried its best to sell the show to TBS or TNT. There was even a possibility that the Fox Network would itself host the show. However, all the efforts went in vain and the official statement from 20th Century Fox is “While we hoped to find a way to produce additional episodes for TBS, in the final analysis we simply could not make the economics work without seriously undermining the artistic integrity of the series”.
Therefore, now you can put aside all the speculations about the revival of My Name is Earl. Series creator Greg Garcia confirmed with profound regret that My Name is Earl has no future. He also added, “We are grateful to everyone at TBS for their enthusiasm for the series and wish to offer our heartfelt thanks to the cast and crew of My Name is Earl for their incredible work”.
The series ran on the NBC Network for four successful seasons. In the first year of its run, the series garnered 10.1 million viewers but the ratings dropped gradually in the succeeding seasons. In addition, the delays in the production and the 2007 writers’ strike, paved the way for the series’ cancellation.
The reaction of the fans about this ‘never-anticipated’ decision of the network remains to be seen. What do you say about it? Go to the comment section to share your views.
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