Major Victory for "Emeril" ... not the first new show to get canned
10-09-01, 12:41 PM
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Major Victory for "Emeril" ... not the first new show to get canned
LOS ANGELES (Zap2it.com) - The first casualty of the fall season has been officially decided -- CBS pulled the plug "Danny" following the airing of its second episode.
A CBS source confirms to Zap2it.com that the comedy has been cancelled and removed from the network schedule. The reason behind the cancellation appears to be linked to "Danny's" failure to connect with audiences.
The sitcom, which premiered on Friday, Sept. 28 with a 4.1 rating/7 share, according to Nielsen's final national ratings, tied for 71st in the rankings for the week (along with "Cops" and "Smackdown" ). One week later, ratings dropped to a 1.8/6 in households, according to fast nationals, and a 1.7 among adults 18-49.
A source close to the show says production on the series was "abruptly" halted during the last day of production on the ninth episode.
"Danny Stern said he was 'disappointed, but proud of the episodes that had been produced,'" the source tells Zap2it.
"Danny" starred Stern as a recently divorced father of two who runs a community center. When not taking care of the kids, both at home and at work, Danny must confront his feelings for his ex-wife and get used to his second phase of bachelorhood. The series was one of many this season that featured a single father (see "Raising Dad," "The Education of Max Bickford" "One on One" and "Citizen Baines").
Out of a poll of over 1,000 Zap2it readers, most believed NBC's "Emeril" or CBS' "Wolf Lake" would be the first to go -- although in the comedy category, "Danny" was second on the list. Ten percent of those polled said that "Danny" would be the first new comedy canceled, while eight percent said it would be the first series canceled. In addition, over 20 percent said that CBS would be the first to axe a series.
Stern's publicist could not be reached for comment.
A CBS source confirms to Zap2it.com that the comedy has been cancelled and removed from the network schedule. The reason behind the cancellation appears to be linked to "Danny's" failure to connect with audiences.
The sitcom, which premiered on Friday, Sept. 28 with a 4.1 rating/7 share, according to Nielsen's final national ratings, tied for 71st in the rankings for the week (along with "Cops" and "Smackdown" ). One week later, ratings dropped to a 1.8/6 in households, according to fast nationals, and a 1.7 among adults 18-49.
A source close to the show says production on the series was "abruptly" halted during the last day of production on the ninth episode.
"Danny Stern said he was 'disappointed, but proud of the episodes that had been produced,'" the source tells Zap2it.
"Danny" starred Stern as a recently divorced father of two who runs a community center. When not taking care of the kids, both at home and at work, Danny must confront his feelings for his ex-wife and get used to his second phase of bachelorhood. The series was one of many this season that featured a single father (see "Raising Dad," "The Education of Max Bickford" "One on One" and "Citizen Baines").
Out of a poll of over 1,000 Zap2it readers, most believed NBC's "Emeril" or CBS' "Wolf Lake" would be the first to go -- although in the comedy category, "Danny" was second on the list. Ten percent of those polled said that "Danny" would be the first new comedy canceled, while eight percent said it would be the first series canceled. In addition, over 20 percent said that CBS would be the first to axe a series.
Stern's publicist could not be reached for comment.
10-09-01, 03:35 PM
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Wow ... I'm surprised no one's heard of this. To be fair, I don't think I saw but a few promos for it. It certainly wasn't hyped up like most shows. It probably got the same amount of ad time as Ellen. As for stars, it was Daniel Stern's project. Classic single dad show. Lord knows we have enough of those. With the networks jumping on some black single dad shows with Bernie Mac and My Wife and Kids, it's hard to see how another white guy single dad show would be anything but rehash of the same old stuff we've seen 1000 times. At least Damon and Bernie Mac will bring something new (you'd think).
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10-09-01, 03:58 PM
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Originally posted by das Monkey
[...snip...] it's hard to see how another white guy single dad show would be anything but rehash of the same old stuff we've seen 1000 times. [...]
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[...snip...] it's hard to see how another white guy single dad show would be anything but rehash of the same old stuff we've seen 1000 times. [...]
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10-09-01, 04:31 PM
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Originally posted by adamblast
The white guy single-dad warmedy/sitcom has been a stale premise for at least a couple decades... For me, the pinnacle was Courtship of Eddie's Father in about 1970... Downhill ever since...
The white guy single-dad warmedy/sitcom has been a stale premise for at least a couple decades... For me, the pinnacle was Courtship of Eddie's Father in about 1970... Downhill ever since...
10-09-01, 04:33 PM
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Originally posted by Meatpants
Does My Two Dads count? That was TWO white guy single-dads warmedy/sitcom. But at least it had Dick Butkus.
Does My Two Dads count? That was TWO white guy single-dads warmedy/sitcom. But at least it had Dick Butkus.
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10-09-01, 05:52 PM
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Originally posted by Venusian
my WIFE and kids is about a single dad?
my WIFE and kids is about a single dad?
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10-09-01, 07:18 PM
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Originally posted by Venusian
where is it? if its in Atlanta, I'll come by
where is it? if its in Atlanta, I'll come by
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10-09-01, 07:26 PM
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Re: Major Victory for "Emeril" ... not the first new show to get canned
Originally posted by das Monkey
"Danny Stern said he was 'disappointed, but proud of the episodes that had been produced,'" the source tells Zap2it.
"Danny Stern said he was 'disappointed, but proud of the episodes that had been produced,'" the source tells Zap2it.
10-09-01, 07:44 PM
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Re: Re: Major Victory for "Emeril" ... not the first new show to get canned
Originally posted by Burnt Alive
Thats funny, I remember seeing a report (before the show even aired) that Stern hated the show and was trying to get out of his contract and/or sabotage the show.
Thats funny, I remember seeing a report (before the show even aired) that Stern hated the show and was trying to get out of his contract and/or sabotage the show.
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10-09-01, 08:50 PM
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Ahem...
This is Hilda, E!'s official internet expert for the now-defunct Danny, and let me tell you, is Mr. You-Know-Who (that's Stern, for those of you not in the know) is just fit to be tied about all this! I didn't actually get to see any of the series, since it got cancelled so quickly, but I can confirm without a doubt that this cancellation had to do with one thing, and one thing only... Ratings! Or rather, lack of them!
I hear Mr. Stern is really upset, but whether it's because the show was cancelled so early, or whether it's because he had issues with the creative team and didn't even like the show (this according to one very burning-hot internet source!) I'm not free to divulge...
Then again, maybe he was just upset because Fred Savage refused to provide the voice-over narration for his new show like he promised! ;)
Clever as always...
Hilda!!!
This is Hilda, E!'s official internet expert for the now-defunct Danny, and let me tell you, is Mr. You-Know-Who (that's Stern, for those of you not in the know) is just fit to be tied about all this! I didn't actually get to see any of the series, since it got cancelled so quickly, but I can confirm without a doubt that this cancellation had to do with one thing, and one thing only... Ratings! Or rather, lack of them!
I hear Mr. Stern is really upset, but whether it's because the show was cancelled so early, or whether it's because he had issues with the creative team and didn't even like the show (this according to one very burning-hot internet source!) I'm not free to divulge...
Then again, maybe he was just upset because Fred Savage refused to provide the voice-over narration for his new show like he promised! ;)
Clever as always...
Hilda!!!
10-09-01, 10:00 PM
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Originally posted by Venusian
same here...haven't even heard of it...maybe if i saw a clip or a picture of the stars it might ring a bell
same here...haven't even heard of it...maybe if i saw a clip or a picture of the stars it might ring a bell
10-09-01, 10:22 PM
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Originally posted by adamblast
Ahem...
This is Hilda, E!'s official internet expert for the now-defunct Danny, and let me tell you, is Mr. You-Know-Who (that's Stern, for those of you not in the know) is just fit to be tied about all this! I didn't actually get to see any of the series, since it got cancelled so quickly, but I can confirm without a doubt that this cancellation had to do with one thing, and one thing only... Ratings! Or rather, lack of them!
I hear Mr. Stern is really upset, but whether it's because the show was cancelled so early, or whether it's because he had issues with the creative team and didn't even like the show (this according to one very burning-hot internet source!) I'm not free to divulge...
Ahem...
This is Hilda, E!'s official internet expert for the now-defunct Danny, and let me tell you, is Mr. You-Know-Who (that's Stern, for those of you not in the know) is just fit to be tied about all this! I didn't actually get to see any of the series, since it got cancelled so quickly, but I can confirm without a doubt that this cancellation had to do with one thing, and one thing only... Ratings! Or rather, lack of them!
I hear Mr. Stern is really upset, but whether it's because the show was cancelled so early, or whether it's because he had issues with the creative team and didn't even like the show (this according to one very burning-hot internet source!) I'm not free to divulge...
Then again, maybe he was just upset because Fred Savage refused to provide the voice-over narration for his new show like he promised! ;)
It would be difficult for me to think of anything I hate more than those E! Online Experts (sic).
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