Fall TV Death Watch: Which of these shows will be cancelled first?
Settled as My Own Worst Enemy
MOWE Now Officiall Cancelled
http://www.thrfeed.com/2008/11/nbc-cancels-ene.html
Background:
Background: Most of them haven't even premiered yet, but can you guess which will be the first to get the ax? Current Fall Schedule
90210 CW September 2
The nostalgia is exciting many reviewers, but the show has not been screened to anyone raising fears its gonna be awful.
Hole in The Wall FOX September 11
I can't remember the last time I watched an ad 5 times in a row. This show looks absolutely HILARIOUS although I'm somewhat curious as to how many episodes it can hold my attention.
Gary Unmarried CBS September 24
I can only imagine that they had a 3 year old write the pilot because all the other writers were on strike. Ick. What happened to the happy (actually funny) sitcoms like Everyone Loves Raymond?
Knight Rider NBC September 24
I have fond memories of the first, but I don't think I want to be reminded of how awful it was. The TV movie did ok ratings wise, but I'm not convinced people will stick around for a full length series.
The Ex List CBS October 3
This feels like a backwards "How I Met Your Mother" but I love that, so why would I complain about a similar show? I won't! They're really going to have to work on a plot for season two though they may not get the chance starting out in the dreaded Friday night slot.
Kath & Kim NBC October 9
I will always love Selma Blair for Legally Blond, but I don't think its going to be enough to save the show. It may be number one in Australia, but comedy frequently doesn't translate overseas.
Eleventh Hour CBS October 9
The British version with Patrick Stewart was a winner.. a US remake without the Captain? Meh. Sounds like a Num3ers ripoff to me anyway.
My Own Worst Enemy NBC October 13
Anyone else thinking True Lies here? They're bringing in big screen talent, so clearly the network is trying to really give it a go, but that also means the budget is pretty big so they'll need a lot more than mediocre ratings to keep it around. The good news? It follows Chuck and Heroes making Monday officially my favorite day of the week.
Crusoe NBC October 17
The scenery looks evocative of Lost but without the storyline or compelling characters.
90210 CW September 2
The nostalgia is exciting many reviewers, but the show has not been screened to anyone raising fears its gonna be awful.
Hole in The Wall FOX September 11
I can't remember the last time I watched an ad 5 times in a row. This show looks absolutely HILARIOUS although I'm somewhat curious as to how many episodes it can hold my attention.
Gary Unmarried CBS September 24
I can only imagine that they had a 3 year old write the pilot because all the other writers were on strike. Ick. What happened to the happy (actually funny) sitcoms like Everyone Loves Raymond?
Knight Rider NBC September 24
I have fond memories of the first, but I don't think I want to be reminded of how awful it was. The TV movie did ok ratings wise, but I'm not convinced people will stick around for a full length series.
The Ex List CBS October 3
This feels like a backwards "How I Met Your Mother" but I love that, so why would I complain about a similar show? I won't! They're really going to have to work on a plot for season two though they may not get the chance starting out in the dreaded Friday night slot.
Kath & Kim NBC October 9
I will always love Selma Blair for Legally Blond, but I don't think its going to be enough to save the show. It may be number one in Australia, but comedy frequently doesn't translate overseas.
Eleventh Hour CBS October 9
The British version with Patrick Stewart was a winner.. a US remake without the Captain? Meh. Sounds like a Num3ers ripoff to me anyway.
My Own Worst Enemy NBC October 13
Anyone else thinking True Lies here? They're bringing in big screen talent, so clearly the network is trying to really give it a go, but that also means the budget is pretty big so they'll need a lot more than mediocre ratings to keep it around. The good news? It follows Chuck and Heroes making Monday officially my favorite day of the week.
Crusoe NBC October 17
The scenery looks evocative of Lost but without the storyline or compelling characters.
Settlement details:If two or more shows are announced to be canceled on the same day, we will double settle.
Forecast history %
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| Crusoe |
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| None cancelled by Jun 1 2009 |
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Settled as My Own Worst Enemy on Thu 13th Nov 2008 3:52am PST
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Comments: 11
Suspend date: Fri 1st May 3:59pm PST
Settlement date: Thu 13th Nov 2008 3:52am PST
Initial likelihoods: 90210: 5%, Hole in the Wall: 10%, Gary Unmarried: 24%, Knight Rider: 15%, Ex List: 10%, Kath & Kim: 10%, Eleventh Hour: 10%, My Own Worst Enemy: 5%, Crusoe: 10%, None cancelled by Jun 1 2009: 1%
Action history:
Settlement requested Tue 28th Oct 2008 4:59am PST by 
jake
: Ex List.
http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/TV/10/28/tv.exlist.ap/index.html
jake: Ex List.
http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/TV/10/28/tv.exlist.ap/index.html
Settled as 'Hole in the Wall' Tue 28th Oct 2008 9:45am PST by 
jenniandboys![[Admin]](http://www.hubdub.com/images/icon_admin.gif "This user is an admin")
: First to go: Do not disturb (not listed) http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2008/09/do_not_disturb_the_first_cance.html
Next: Hole in the Wall pulled http://tvseriesfinale.com/articles/hole-in-the-wall-fox-pulls-ailing-game-show/
Later: The ExList pulled http://variety.com/article/VR1117994775.html?categoryid=14&cs=1&nid=2562
Since we could go with both a common sense definition of "canceled" (ie when a show is yanked off the air) and a legalistic one (when the network officially sends out a PR release saying something has been canceled), this market will settle on Hole in the Wall which was the first to be yanked and then re-settle whenever the first official cancellation comes in.
jenniandboys: First to go: Do not disturb (not listed) http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2008/09/do_not_disturb_the_first_cance.html
Next: Hole in the Wall pulled http://tvseriesfinale.com/articles/hole-in-the-wall-fox-pulls-ailing-game-show/
Later: The ExList pulled http://variety.com/article/VR1117994775.html?categoryid=14&cs=1&nid=2562
Since we could go with both a common sense definition of "canceled" (ie when a show is yanked off the air) and a legalistic one (when the network officially sends out a PR release saying something has been canceled), this market will settle on Hole in the Wall which was the first to be yanked and then re-settle whenever the first official cancellation comes in.
Previous action withdrawn Tue 28th Oct 2008 9:47am PST by jenniandboys: Will also settle on first official cancellation.
jenniandboys: Will also settle on first official cancellation.
Settled as 'My Own Worst Enemy' Thu 13th Nov 2008 3:52am PST by jenniandboys: MOWE Now Officiall Cancelled
http://www.thrfeed.com/2008/11/nbc-cancels-ene.html
jenniandboys: MOWE Now Officiall Cancelled
http://www.thrfeed.com/2008/11/nbc-cancels-ene.html
Suspend date: Fri 1st May 3:59pm PST
Settlement date: Thu 13th Nov 2008 3:52am PST details 
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TMC Net 1 year ago
breakout. The new '90210' is a success by CW standards and also has received a full-season order. And NBC, with nothing to boast about this fall, picked up more episodes of 'Knight Rider' despite falling viewership. Other marginal success stories are
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p.m. was The New Adventures of Old Christine (#2, 5.0/ 8), which replaced the regularly scheduled Gary Unmarried. NBC went with a 90-minute edition of Deal or No Deal, which averaged an unimpressive 5.4/ 8 from 8:30-10 p.m. Here is the half-hour
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After the political dust settles next week, expect the commercial networks to tighten their schedules. CBS is shifting 'Gary Unmarried' to Mondays in the hope it will hook up more viewers. NBC is giving 'Life' a Wednesday tryout Nov. 5. ABC and NBC, the
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I'm torn between hole in the wall and the ex list since it is by date. both have crappy timeslots.
@Jenni
Create a question about whether or not "The Middleman" will return for a 2nd season or not. (I hope it does.) It is currently on ABC Family. This season has been lowered from 13 to 12 episodes, I believe, so there is some speculation it will not return for a 2nd season..... but perhaps it will on some network, if not ABC Family. The first season is winding down. I believe the first season ends on September 1st.
Has anyone looked at Gary Unmarried? Ugh. (that's where my money is going in 10 hours)
I was hoping you would create a question about "The Middleman", since you do a great job with the Entertainment section, etc.
Anyways.... I created a market question regarding whether or not, etc. "The Middleman" will return for a 2nd season.
Next: Hole in the Wall pulled http://tvseriesfinale.com/articles/hole-in-the-wall-fox-pulls-ailing-game-show/
Later: The ExList pulled http://variety.com/article/VR1117994775.html?categoryid=14&cs=1&nid=2562
Since we could go with both a common sense definition of "canceled" (ie when a show is yanked off the air) and a legalistic one (when the network officially sends out a PR release saying something has been canceled), this market will settle on Hole in the Wall which was the first to be yanked and then re-settle whenever the first official cancellation comes in.
http://tvblog.ugo.com/index.php/tvblog/more/hole_in_the_wall_is_a_ratings_black_hole/
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