Comments on: The Beautiful Life Is Cancelled By The CW

By: phatlewie213

phatlewie213 — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:19:25 +0000

The Beautiful Life was an awful show I’m glad it got cancelled, the CW should pick up Kyle XY now, that show needs a new home and CW has a spot free now. Save Kyle XY!!!!!!

By: nicky

nicky — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 03:18:58 +0000

I though show was ok i was wondering why it didnt record dude cw is the best channel 90210 is the bomb and vampire diares is awesome one tree hill needs more shady , lying cheating and sex …but i am a fan since the beggining…keep up cw bring back dylon and david to 90210 already

By: Noria

Noria — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:00:50 +0000

It’s a bit of a bummer. I liked the premise of the show. It was different and I enjoyed the fashion aspect. I can’t quite believe they’re gonna replace it with such a ridiculous show as Melrose Place. I watched 20 minutes of MP and that was more than enough for me. Bad decision

By: shelby

shelby — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 04:25:41 +0000

thats stinks! they should put it back on! there are just so many shoes on that night but i still watched in on the website!!

By: MGPMGP18

MGPMGP18 — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 01:47:46 +0000

i am kind of sad i thought the show was doing well…..but to be perfectly honest i forgot that the show even existed …so i must not have liked it that much…..and dollhouse says….love that show like crazy

and CW should be changed back to WB56 hated the change…and clearly you its not doing well

By: Kelley

Kelley — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:58:53 +0000

Why would they cancel this show?!! Sometimes networks are so stupid. I hate it when they cancel a show before the season is over. They obviously had some confidance in it or they wouldn’t have given it the green light in the first place. I really liked that show & the actors in it. If they aren’t going to air it then at least put them online so it’s fans who are disappointed can still see it.

By: Crystal

Crystal — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 02:51:25 +0000

I am very unhappy about the cancelation!! I acually liked this show!!!

By: gabby

gabby — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 02:24:11 +0000

I cant believe the serie got cancel!!!!!It actually had a good story line and was somehow different from the other series playing at the moment which have the same concepts and are very repetitive like 90210 (specially). Im surprise by the ratings, and Im sure many viewers like me are dissaponted by the unexplained cancelation of the serie by the network. They should have left the serie which I was sure was gonna pick up viewers with more advertising, because it had as much potential as Gossip Girl which is already loosing its popularity…

By: DANYEL

DANYEL — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:13:55 +0000

OMG HOW MANY PEOPLE THEY NEED TO WATCH THIS SHOW. i LOVE THIS SHOW. IT WAS GREAT. IT BETTER NOT BE OVER OR IM NEVER EVER WATCHIN THIS CW AGAIN UNLESS THEY GET THIS SHOW BACK. IM SUPER ANGRY. OMG ONLY 2 EPISODES? SOMEBODY WHO CANCELED THIS IS IMPATIENT. I MEAN 4 REAL? 2 EPISODES? IT JUST CAME ON. MAYBE MORE PEOPLE WERE GONNA WATCH IT. HOW WOULD U KNOW IF U CANCEL IT? IM REALLY REALLY MAD. THEY BETTER BRING THIS AWESOME SHOW BACK

By: Kate

Kate — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:22:42 +0000

Im a fashion enthusiast and i was really enjoying all the designer showcasing. Im really surprised that its been canceled after only 2 shows. I had no idea that the CW would cancel a show so quickly. I think Melrose Place is just sad. The original soap was awful.. so why they would recreate it is beyond me. And all the famous people in TBL should have given them good ratings. Idk. Sorry Ashton..

By: Liana

Liana — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:05:45 +0000

As much as I would like to see Smallville moving to a better day, I don’t think CW will do that. SV is the only show they have that can give more 2 mil on a Friday night. They knew that, and that was what they were expecting and what they got.

As a SV fan, I would like it on a better day, because I know it would perform better. Unfortunatelly, it won’t happen.

By: Dan

Dan — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:59:26 +0000

I’m surprised at everyone who wants CW to move Smallville to wednesdays. Thats NEVER gonna happen, CW moved Smallville to fridays for a reason, and their sticking to that reason. Smallvilles already proved itself as a series, it doesnt need to air after ANTM.

By: danny

danny — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:24:00 +0000

it was such a terrible show but i just hope the CW puts Smallville in its place on wed nights.

By: Tanya Mc

Tanya Mc — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:50:27 +0000

The show didn’t need to be canceled it just needed to be revamped. Take out all the scenes with Mischa Barton and the show improves immensely. I noticed I liked the first episode way better but that is because she was hardly in it. In the second epi the shotty acting on her part made me angry until they switched to the other character’s story lines. I really would love to see the two leads in something else soon cause their onscreen chemistry was awesome.

By: CP

CP — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:51:06 +0000

This shouldn’t be a shocker to anyone.

By: Brian D

Brian D — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 21:51:02 +0000

Interesting move. It should be even more interesting to see where things go from here.

By: Shem

Shem — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 20:01:42 +0000

Wasn’t there a ‘Primetime Network’ before UPN? I’m sure there are other networks beside DuMont which have been closed.

By: Dan

Dan — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 10:22:40 +0000

Riff Rafferty – Its not like any other networks have series in real danger of getting axed. CBS only has Three Rivers, which they will likely axe after 3 airings, NBC only has Mercy which will likely air out all episodes, ABC has Eastwick and Hank, which will both likely run until November, and FOX has Dollhouse. TBL seems to be the only one ratings wise that was in danger of being axed, and it has been. Next up, Fox’s Dollhouse, CBS’s Three Rivers.

By: Theoacme

Theoacme — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 10:06:12 +0000

Bob – I can’t have all of the fun, can I – I left that for you

And Riff – when will the CW have the distinction of being the first network to be cancelled since – well, was there another network cancelled since DuMont?

By: Riff Rafferty

Riff Rafferty — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 09:30:15 +0000

Bill writes, “mark, once CW makes the decision that a show’s a goner because of bad ratings, why keep it on the air to continue to financially damage themselves?”

They keep “Gossip Girl,” “One Tree Hill,” “90210,” “Melrose Place,” “America’s Next Top Model,” “Vampire Diaries,” “Supernatural” and “Smallville” on the air. What’s one more?

And, yes, the CW has given some quick hooks to fall shows before (“Runaway,” “Online Nation,” the entire MRC Sunday lineup) but this is the first time they’ve scored the proud distinction of the very first cancellation of the season. So, congratulations, CW — you’ve finally made it!

By: Bob Terns

Bob Terns — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 05:23:07 +0000

Theoacme:

You omitted the “Pink Lady and Jeff” reunion special. :-p

By: bob

bob — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 04:47:16 +0000

wow… that was quick, for anyones standards!

but i gess u can say it was quick and painless.

no one had time to get attatched, and atleast they didnt drag it out a few more weeks which cood have sparked some crazed fans like dollhouse or terminator, lol

By: Theoacme

Theoacme — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 01:36:07 +0000

Next on the CW

“The Ashton Kutcher Show” – otherwise to be known as “Turn-On – Volume 16″…

…followed by “She’s Missing – And Nobody Cares” – starring John Walsh, sitting in front of a fireplace, in a smoking jacket, drinking Dewars, worrying about the disappearance of Dawn Ostroff – sometime next year…

…followed by the Indian head test pattern, until the electric company shuts off the power…

By: a.j.

a.j. — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 23:58:57 +0000

Talk about IMPATIENT CW- i didn’t even see this show advertised and was lucky to catch it. I LOVED, and thought it was great. I was totally looking forward to next week. Sometimes it takes a few episodes for a show to get popular. I loved it so much I told several people to check out the episodes that they missed online.

CW, you are making a mistake!

By: Dan

Dan — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 23:01:40 +0000

I had initially thought that TBL would last through November, boy was I wrong.

By: billtoo

billtoo — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 22:43:41 +0000

Lest we forget, Kutcher was also responsible for “Beauty and the Geek” which I thought had it’s moments and I’m one who does not watch reality/game shows as a rule.
I gave Melrose Place a chance because of Katie, but I too gonged it after about 30 mins. I found TBL very cliched and overly flashy but I managed to stick with it through the entire 1st episode and intended to give the DVR’d 2nd episode a shot. Probably not worth the time anyway.

By: Partylikeapumpkin

Partylikeapumpkin — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 21:47:40 +0000

That was quick!

By: Brian

Brian — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 21:02:34 +0000

That sucks, Sorry Ashton i thought the show was good. Maybe MTV can pick it up and put it before The Hills and The City. Melrose Place should have been first its horrible story line, all over the road and I only know one person on the cast Katie Cassidy from Harpers Island. Go Vampire Diaries about time they got something back like this ever since Buffy and Angel went off the air.

By: Dan

Dan — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 20:42:42 +0000

Bill/Robert – I guessed that Three Rivers would be axed after 4 episodes but it could average out to 3. And then Cold Case would likely be moved back to 9, and Flashpoint could return at 10. Also Viva Laughlin had an advantage to not being the first series axed, by premiering October 18. Here’s my guess for Renew/Cancel Index

Cancelled:
ABC: Hank, Eastwick, The Forgotten (50/50), The Middle (50/50)
CBS: Three Rivers
CW: The Beautiful Life
FOX: Dollhouse
NBC: Mercy

Shem – The order that the series will be cancelled in is

The Beautiful Life – 9/25/09
Three Rivers – mid-late october (after 4 airings)
Dollhouse – November (all episodes likely to air)
Hank – November
Eastwick – November (all episodes likely to air)
Mercy – December (all episodes likely to air)

The Middle and The Forgotten could either be renewed or axed depending on how a lot of factors. (The Forgotten is doing OK so ABC could take a gamble and order more eps or replace it with a midseason drama) (With Hank likely axed and Modern/Cougar renewed, Middle may be the odd comedy out, so ABC could order more and pair it with a midseason show or just get rid of it)

Renewed
ABC: Flashforward, Modern Family Cougar Town
CBS: NCIS: LA, The Good Wife, Accidentally on Purpose
CW: Melrose Place, Vampire Diaries
FOX: Glee, Brothers (maybe)
NBC: Community, Trauma

Sophomore series likely to get a full year
ABC: Castle
CBS: The Mentalist, Gary Unmarried
CW: 90210
FOX: Fringe, Lie to Me
NBC: Parks and Recreation, Southland

I think 90210 and The Mentalist already have full seasons.

By: Bill Gorman

Bill Gorman — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 19:41:01 +0000

Shem, hard to say, but the Renew/Cancel Index returns Tuesday!

By: Shem

Shem — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 19:36:51 +0000

Good riddance, TBL. Which show is next?

By: Bill Gorman

Bill Gorman — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 19:01:03 +0000

mark, once CW makes the decision that a show’s a goner because of bad ratings, why keep it on the air to continue to financially damage themselves?

By: mark

mark — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 18:58:05 +0000

why didn’t the cw just let the remaining episodes air until the found a replacement becuase melrose will do just the same or even worse then tbl will.

By: Dan

Dan — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 18:37:22 +0000

Nick – The ratings were horrible (especially after following The CW’s highest rated series). CW would rather save Melrose Place than keep TBL. I cans see Melrose and Vampire returning in fall 2010. Also none of the other networks have series that are in danger of cancellation yet now that theyve premiered.

Update: Fox’s Dollhouse is now officially in danger of Cancellation.

By: Nick

Nick — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 18:12:49 +0000

Ouch. I mean, who’d have thought that the first cancellation of the season is a CW show? That’s just low. I mean, even by CW standards, the numbers were pathetic. And everything else this year is doing horribly for the CW as well. The odds of the CW going under just seem to be getting greater and greater each day.

By: Vasilisa

Vasilisa — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 17:35:05 +0000

I CANT BELIEVE THIS WAS CANCELED!
I LOVED IT! and how on earth is melrose still on?!?!
I watched like 30mins of the first episode and had to stop.
It doesnt even compare to the greatness the original one had.

By: Danny

Danny — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 17:25:18 +0000

After Models Inc failure in the 90s, I think its official that fictional modeling shows just don’t work! I don’t think people want to see the dark side of Hollywood and the glamour world. Im not surprised to see this cancelled but I am shocked at how quickly the CW ditched it.

It was overkill at the end of the premiere episode with Mischa Barton alone in her room screaming and breaking stuff. Didn’t we already do that with her on The OC? lol Its actually too bad for Mischa because I really do like her as an actress. Its time for her to grow away from these teen shows. Get a gig on Law and Order SVU or The Closer…or something like that.

By: Robert Seidman

Robert Seidman — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 16:42:02 +0000

“Two episodes of Three Rivers aired”, perhaps a good over/under!

By: Bill Gorman

Bill Gorman — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 16:32:18 +0000

Mumbo, “The Beautiful Life beats Three Rivers out of the gate for first cancelled series.”

Three River’s critical advantage: Not having aired!

By: Mumbo

Mumbo — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 16:27:06 +0000

Whoa. The Beautiful Life beats Three Rivers out of the gate for first cancelled series.

I figured with the numbers it got the show wouldn’t see a second season, but I had also thought that the CW’s standards were so low they’d still air all the episodes.

By: Dee

Dee — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 16:20:12 +0000

Oops, . . . that’s “repudiation”. Sometimes my fingers don’t go where my mind is leading. Sorry.

By: Dee

Dee — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 16:16:52 +0000

I am pleased to see this cancellation. It screams out audience reputiation of the network’s narrow-minded narrowcasting strategy. I would be happier, though, if Lady Dawn went out the door with it. Until she is out of the way, the dropping of one awful CW show will only make room for another awful CW show.

By: stuncali

stuncali — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 15:58:37 +0000

the show is great, please the show must go on

By: RJ

RJ — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 15:38:26 +0000

Networks need to stop giving Ashton producing roles. Here are his short lived failures: Adventures in Hollywood, Miss Guided, Game Show in My Head, The Real Wedding Crashers, Room 401, Pop Fiction, Opportunity Knocks, and The Beautiful Life. Keep in mind, this is only since 2007. His only shows to get 2nd seasons: Punk’d and True Beauty.

By: Doug (2)

Doug (2) — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 15:29:50 +0000

The CW needs to go back to the UPN’s strategy of not micro-targeting, not the WB’s strategy, which has completely failed them. The UPN’s line-up was a mix of AA sitcoms, sci-fi, models and wrestling, but it worked. When the UPN and WB went off the air, the UPN was out-rating the WB.

Just so, so many mistakes.

By: Laurence

Laurence — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 14:03:36 +0000

First of all, great! First ax of the year, I’m thinking that Ashton Kutcher just got Punk’d

I’m one of those who just don’t get why Dawn Ostroff still has a job, but if she has half a brain she’ll understand that air an encore of a low rating show isn’t enough to improve its ratings.

To me, the best way to go is to move Vampire Diaries to Wednesdays at 9 PM, get Smallville back to Thursdays at 8 PM and go with Encore Fridays (ANTM and MP) until they have something to put on that timeslot.

I know some of you will say that VD (that’s a crappy acronym) is a perfect fit with Supernatural, but VD’s and ANTM’s demo is pretty much the same, and VD already has a strong fan base.

This way the CW press release can say they have Vampires at 9PM: blood sucking ones on Wednesdays and Thursdays, money sucking ones on Mondays and rating sucking ones on Tuesdays and Fridays

By: Uglyboy

Uglyboy — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 13:57:25 +0000

Don’t forget that CW ordered a reality show about a real-life Grey’s Anatomy.

By: Robert Watson

Robert Watson — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 13:33:18 +0000

I’m not really surprised about this at all because I believe it was going to get cancelled when it wasn’t doing well in the ratings.

By: chet

chet — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 13:30:43 +0000

wow
thought this show would be cancelled
wouldnt it be better to have it complete its run than put in rep4eats of another show?
perhaps it would grow an audiencce?

can anyone explain how its better to cut the show now and put in repeats rather than back the horse you rode in on and stick with it?
especially when you dont have a real replacement show in the wings?
i mean the money is already spent right?
or is this the captain of the ship being drunk at the wheel and doing somthing stupid?

By: Connor

Connor — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 13:01:03 +0000

I would have put Smallville in TBL`s timeslot in a bid to increase ratings.I would then throw ANTM E on Friday 8pm and Melrose E on at 9.

Revisied Lineup

Monday
8:00 – One Tree Hill
9:00 – Gossip Girl

Tuesday
8:00 – 90210
9:00 – Melrose Place

Wednesday
8:00 – America`s Next Top Model
9:00 – Smallville

Thursday
8:00 – The Vampire Diaries
9:00 – Supernatural

Friday
8:00 – America`s Next Top Model (E)
9:00 – Melrose Place (E)

that would be an improvement for The CW.