NBC To Cancel Crossing Jordan And Black Donnellys

By Steve West: 2007-05-11 16:23:34

Starting next week we’ll be getting tons of info from the networks on what new children will be added to the family, and which ones are going to have a happy home for another season. Because it’s Friday and I don’t want to bring anyone down, let’s just pretend that the rest of the story about some cancelled NBC shows is positive for everyone. If you’re a fan of ‘Crossing Jordan’ or ‘The Black Donnelly’s’ look at this as an opportunity for your favorite writers and actors to expand their repertoire.

We reported earlier that ‘Friday Night Lights’ has nearly made the cut for a sophomore year. Unfortunately the Aaron Sorkin dramedy ‘Studio 60’ has not held up in the ratings department. According to the New York Times, after a questionable hiatus the series will be cancelled by NBC. Rumors of the shows faulty footing crossed our desks way back when, but there was always the chance NBC could make room for the series. With so many new dramas joining the NBC lineup, and no comedies as of right now, it looks like ‘Studio’ wasn’t a strong enough contender. Also joining the cut list is ‘The Black Donnelly’s.’ As a semi-interesting series about an Irish mob family that was a messy and watered down version of the same story told better in film, it’s no surprise the show isn’t being picked up. Finally in the drama department, ‘Crossing Jordan’ is bowing out after this year.

It’s also time for us to say goodbye to Dr. Dorian and his wacky daydreams. ‘Scrubs,’ which has always teetered on the edge of cancellation, is finally calling it a day. Honestly, it really is time. Braff isn’t completely on board with coming back, and even if he were the show has run it’s course. What was once the funniest half-hour on network television is now a shadow of it’s former self. ’30 Rock’ and ‘The Office,’ which have both been picked up by the peacock, have outshined the medical comedy in every way this season.

That’s it for right now folks. Tune in next week as we bring you the fullest coverage of the network Upfronts TV Blend has ever done. Enjoy your weekend, and sorry for your loss ‘Studio 60’ fans.

UPDATE

Other outlets are reporting that 'Scrubs' is not yet on the chopping block. Unfortunately there is no official word from NBC until the Upfronts, so until we have definite confirmation either way 'Scrubs' is being moved to the "unclear future" column here at TV Blend.

Here's a non in-depth look at the situation as it stands now. ABC Studios, which puts together the show, has given a green light for 18 more episodes. However, with the high cost and low yield of the program, NBC has unofficially picked it up with a question mark still hovering over the show. The Hollywood Reporter is stating that ABC is once again looking at taking on the medical comedy if NBC steps away. In all honesty I'm not sure NBC will pick the show back up, but for now we know nothing other than a partial season has been approved to go ahead. We'll have definitive answers next week either way.

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Krissy
December 5, 2008 at 20:01

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE BRING BACK CROSSING JORDAN.
What horrible human being decided that it would be a good idea to cancel one of the best shows on TV!!!!!!

Ughhhhhh! =(

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ron
November 8, 2008 at 13:00

Pleeeease make more chapters!
We miss jordan.

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Jessica Brewer
July 2, 2008 at 00:15

i wish you guys had a heart and let crossing jordan come back because that was my favorite show i loved to watch every wednesday so please put it back on for me and everybody else out there.

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Linda
February 27, 2008 at 18:02

It is ashame that Crossing Jordan Has been CANCELLED. They could carry on the story line of Lilly, Bug and the baby. This is such a great show and I just love all of the actors. The Network needs to reconside this issue and just look at how many fans this show really has. How wants to watch a bunch of crappy reality shows anyway.

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Johnnie
February 26, 2008 at 15:45

I love crossing jordan best show out there watching last show right now on A&E NBC you really need to bring it back!

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Lani
February 19, 2008 at 15:58

Crossing Jordan needs to come back! I too looked forward to every season of Crossing Jordan and even watched the re-runs on A&E every chance I got. Come on NBC reconcider this move!

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Jan Bertram
January 10, 2008 at 15:15

The best, by far, ferensic drama on the air today. Great cast, super stories...great music...(looking for more CDs) and all I can say is...........WHAT ARE YOU THINKING!! Reconsider this move. I am a avid fan and I do not want to lose this great show.

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cg205
November 5, 2007 at 16:24

I long ago quit watching NBC news because of their blatant political bias. I also quit watching many of their entertainment shows such as Law and Order, long a favorite of mine, because the writers began interjecting their political leanings through the storylines and scripts. Crossing Jordan was all that was left on NBC that I watched. I guess I can now take that network off of my 'favorites' on my remote.

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Cathryn Sorofman
November 1, 2007 at 13:31

For what it's worth, I look forward every year to the new Crossing Jordan season. Enough of the reality shows...For years, I never changed my channel from the NBC station. Now, I find it a rareity to watch any shows on the channel. Shows like House and CSI challenge the mind. Remember too, the baby boomers are becoming a huge percentage of the population. Not sure how long we'll tolerate the "young" shows.

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muttley
October 30, 2007 at 23:08

I live in Ireland and i happened to be in the states when The Black Donnellys premiered. I was hooked from the start and was thrilled when 2 of our networks over here started to show the series. I was shocked then to discover that it had been cancelled and had only had a few episodes shown by NBC . At least our broadcasters have some sense and they showed the entire series right to the end,which ensured that people had time to watch it properly and the series has many fans here as a result. Now i hear that the excellent Crossing Jordan has also been cancelled and that The Black Donnellys was replaced by another crap reality show from that tool Ashton Kutcher. I dont know what planet the people who run NBC are from,but rather than cancelling good,intelligent and entertaining shows, they might be better off cancelling Ashton Kutcher and themselves and spare the viewing public from having to endure more brain dead moronic muck in the guise of "reality shows".

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Charles Whealton
October 27, 2007 at 13:08

Wow, how shocking that NBC is cancelling more good shows, among them Crossing Jordan.

I'll never understand the logic behind trashing great works like "Crossing Jordan" and replacing it/them with "reality television" that doesn't seem to require much, if any, talent to put together.

Absolutely incredible.

Charles R. Whealton

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kim
October 24, 2007 at 12:09

Please do not cancel crossing jordan!!!! At least give it one more season to wrap things up between jordan and woody and lilly and bug! How do you cancel a show after a season finale like that? If this show does not come back, what a disappointing ending to a terriffic show. This was definitely the best show on television! I LOVE CROSSING JORDAN!!!!!!!!!!!

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grafton
October 18, 2007 at 19:56

I can't believe they are canceling crossing jordan after that last season...we deserve one more season to end all the story lines that are going..also i bought a dvd recorder cause i work on the wednesday nights it was on...just so i could record the new season and not miss out on anything....i never record shows...there aren't that many worth watching anymore.....couldn't you do a short season NBC like the Dead Zone does...???? PLease!!!!

what a bummer

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Allison
September 18, 2007 at 00:02

Why would they cancel like that without closing the open storylines? Bad NBC. Bad. They should have made the decision BEFORE the season ended so that they could at least provide an end to the open issues.

The good news is that I won't have to worry about NBC anymore. That was the only show they had that I watched.

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dodomeyer
September 17, 2007 at 22:50

NBC DOES SUCK!!
YOU CANCELLED THE GREATEST SHOW OF ALL TIMES WHEN YOU AXED THE PRETENDER!!!
NOW YOU AXE CROSSING JORDAN WHOSE BROTHER (I MIGHT ADD) WAS PLAYED BY MICHAEL T WEISS (THE PRETENDER)
JORDAN IS AWESOME...YOU MUST GIVE US CLOSURE...YOU ONLY GAVE US HALF-ASS CLOSURE ON JAROD WITH 2 MOVIES
TRY TO DO BETTER THIS TIME
IF YOU CANCEL MEDIUM...I DONT HAVE A THING TO WATCH ON YOUR NETWORK
I WILL WATCH ABC & CBS (CSI KICKS ASS)

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legend_0404
September 16, 2007 at 18:00

I just checked NBC's Fall 2007 lineup......Crossing Jordan is NOT in it! Why would such a great show (which I have watched from the very beginning) be cancelled - only to be replaced by STUPID REALITY SHOWS AND OTHER WORTHLESS CRAP! BOY AM I MAD. You can't just leave us fans all hanging after what was called the "SEASON FINALE" - note it was NOT REFERRED TO AS THE "SERIES FINALE." BAD BAD CHOICE NBC!

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sunshine484848
September 15, 2007 at 17:43

If the networks keep cancelling SERIAL tv shows before revealing some closure on the storyline and the characters, serials will loose their popularity. It's like buying a novel with the last few chapters ripped out...whose going to buy it???

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Erica Bohman
September 14, 2007 at 20:48

Is NBC crazy? This is one of the best shows on!!!!!!!!!!

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Donnelly\\\'s fan
September 7, 2007 at 19:23

NBC SUCKS!!!!!!

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Dan Kam
September 5, 2007 at 18:46

I thought for sure that Crossing Jordan would be on again this season. I just looked in the new TV Guide with the fall schedule and saw that it wasn't anywhere there. There were still a lot of loose ends and this is a bad time to end the series.

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Cathy
September 2, 2007 at 22:29

Please bring back Crossing Jordan. It's sad that I already boycott CBS for cancelling good shows and putting on crap reality TV. NBC is headed there too. Dramas such as Crossing Jordan are entertaining - not greedy, winy people who do each other in. For the love of pete, why do you want to watch stuff like that when you live it everyday! At least do something to close the storylines. Be original and don't follow the reality bug!

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Darcie
August 30, 2007 at 12:29

PLEASE BRING BACK CROSSING JORDAN At least one more season they just can't leave as hanging with Jordan and Woody, Bug and Lilly Whats going on at NBC?

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ET
August 18, 2007 at 12:47

Crossing Jordan is one of only 3 shows I do watch on NBC. It was one of my favorites and I can't believe it's being cancelled. It should be brought back for at least another season to tie up all the story lines or for a 2 part special to give loyal viewers closure.

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treva
July 26, 2007 at 21:15

I honestly can't believe you cancelled this show on a cliff hanger, and haven't even shown the reruns over the summer. If I have to watch more reality show, or tired extension of Law and order I won't watch NBC anymore. Crossing Jordan was unique, and the only other show at night worth watching is Medium on this channel. If you end up last in the ratings, you surely deserve. Jordan has much more to offer than ER which is saying alot, with a much smaller cast. At least give us a reprieve to see the last season's show in a rerun.

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Melissa
June 29, 2007 at 00:42

Please Please dont cancel Crossing Jordan, if you must give a proper 2 hour ending and tie up all thoseloose ends! JORDAN AND WOODY HAVE TO HOOKUP, Lily and Bug have to marry Nigel and Kate must be together and Dr Garrett must be happy. I have a hard time when shows end none worse than Six Feet Under, i still think about them everyday! I am a looney! HAHH! But please if u must do this, give them an ending we can all have closure with!

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