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Police Story (1952)

**Police Story** is an American television police drama anthology series which aired on CBS from April 4, 1952 to September 26, 1952.

## Premise

The show consisted of dramatic incidents that were drawn from actual police files across the country.

## Why It Was Cancelled

After 24 episodes, "Police Story" was cancelled in September of 1952.
Sara (1985)

**Sara** is an American television sitcom series created by Gary David Goldberg and Ruth Bennett for NBC which aired from January 23, 1985 to May 8, 1985.

## Premise

The series followed Sara McKenna, a new attorney who joins a Legal Aid office in San Francisco, California where her best friend works.

## Why It Was Cancelled

Although "Sara" was critically well-received, it was scheduled opposite "Dynasty" and failed to attract an audience. In May of 1985, NBC cancelled the series after one season & 13 episodes due to low ratings.
Eerie, Indiana

**Eerie, Indiana** is an American television horror/science fiction series created by Jose Rivera & Karl Schaefer for NBC which aired from 1991 to 1992.

## Premise

The series followed Marshall Teller, a teenage boy whose family moves to the desolate town of Eerie, Indiana where he experiences bizarre scenarios & confronts urban legends along with his new friend, Simon Holmes.

## Why It Was Cancelled

After one season & 19 episodes, "Eerie, Indiana" was cancelled in April of 1992.
Popular

**Popular** is an American television teenage comedy-drama series created by Ryan Murphy & Gina Matthews for The WB which aired from 1999 to 2001.

## Premise

The series centered on two high school students, popular cheerleader Brooke McQueen and unpopular journalist Sam McPherson who are forced to get along with each other after their single parents meet on a cruise ship & get engaged.

## Why It Was Cancelled

Although the producers had several storylines planned for a third season, "Popular" was cancelled after two seasons in 2001, leaving the final episode on a cliffhanger.
The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show

***The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show*** is an animated television series featuring characters and storylines from the comic strip *Peanuts* by Charles M. Schultz.

## Premise

Essentially, it is mostly made up of events that the *Peanuts* gang usually wind up doing in their lives. This includes Lucy pining for Schroeder's affection and pulling the football away from Charlie Brown, Sally's attempts at making a report for school, Charlie Brown's coaching baseball, etc.

## Why It Was Cancelled

Ratings for the show proved lower than expected, so CBS moved it to 8:00 a.m. Eastern time in hopes of boosting the ratings; this attempt proved ineffective. As a result, further production was on hiatus before a second and final season of five episodes was ordered. In 1986, the series was dropped after many weeks of reruns and was replaced with repeats of *Richie Rich*.
American Dreams

**American Dreams** is an American television drama series created by Jonathan Prince for NBC which aired from 2002 to 2005.

## Premise

Set in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the 1960s, the series centered on the life of Meg Pryor, a teenage girl who dances on Dick Clark's "American Bandstand" along with her best friend, Roxanne.

## Why It Was Cancelled

In May of 2005, NBC announced their fall schedule for the 2005-06 season and after months of speculation, "American Dreams" was cancelled after three seasons & 61 episodes due to low ratings.
That '80s Show

***That '80s Show*** is an American sitcom created by Mark Brazill, Terry Turner, and Linda Wallem. Despite having a similar name, show structure, and many of the same writers and production staff, it is not considered a spin-off of *That '70s Show*. It aired on Fox in the United States and CTV in Canada.

## Premise

The show was set in 1984 and revolved around the lives of a group of friends in San Diego, California.

## Why It Was Cancelled

The show failed to get an audience during its original run and suffered from low ratings.
The Bedford Diaries

**The Bedford Diaries** is an American television drama series created by Tom Fontana & Julie Martin for The WB which aired from March 29, 2006 to May 10, 2006.

## Premise

The series centered on six college students from different backgrounds, ages and experiences who are brought together in a provocative sexuality seminar taught by Professor Jake Macklin, who will challenge & inspire his students as they question their assumptions about their own sexuality, life & identity.

## Why It Was Cancelled

After one season and 8 episodes, "The Bedford Diaries" was cancelled, presumably due to low ratings.
Partners (1995)

**Partners** is an American television sitcom series created by Jeff Greenstein & Jeff Strauss for Fox which aired from 1995 to 1996.

## Premise

The series centered on Bob and Owen, two young architects in San Francisco, California whose friendship is tested after Owen proposes to a beautiful lawyer named Alicia.

## Why It Was Cancelled

In 1996, "Partners" was cancelled after one season and 22 episodes.
Suddenly Susan

**Suddenly Susan** is an American television sitcom series created by Clyde Phillips for NBC which aired from 1996 to 2000.

## Premise

The series centered on Susan Keane, a glamorous magazine writer from San Francisco, California who adjusts to be single and learns how to be independent-minded after having been taken care of all her life.

## Why It Was Cancelled

When "Suddenly Susan" was moved to Monday nights at 8:00pm, the ratings slid from #3 to #71, bringing it to less than 11 million viewers.

The ratings failed to bounce back and during its final season, the show barely ranked in the top 100 which prompted NBC to pull it from the network's prime-time lineup with four episodes left unaired in June of 2000. The final episodes were later burned off in December of 2000 from 2:00 to 4:00am as part of NBC's "All Night" block.
Roswell

***Roswell*** (known as both ***Roswell High*** and ***Roswell*** in the United Kingdom) is an American science fiction television series developed, produced, and co-written by Jason Katims, and based on the *Roswell High* young adult book series by Melinda Metz. The series debuted on The WB, but eventually moved to UPN for its third season.

## Premise

The series follows the lives of teenage aliens, survivors of the 1947 UFO crash, hiding in plain sight as humans in Roswell, New Mexico.

## Why It Was Cancelled

The series had problems with ratings during its first season, which caused the relationship-driven stand-alone episodes to be replaced with more science fiction themes and multi-episode plot arcs. However, fans were not happy with this and ratings continued to disappoint, After this, UPN picked up the series, though it was still unable to hold on to an audience.
Naked City

**Naked City** (also known as "The Naked City") is an American television police/crime drama series created by Stirling Silliphant for ABC which aired from 1958 to 1959, and then from 1960 to 1963.

The series was inspired by the 1948 film, "The Naked City."

## Premise

The series centered on various stories that occurred from the 65th Precinct in New York.

## Why It Was Cancelled

"Naked City" originally aired as a 30-minute series; it was first cancelled in June of 1959 after its first season. A year later, it was revived by ABC as an hour-long series lasting until June of 1961.
Shasta McNasty

**Shasta McNasty** is an American television sitcom created by Jeff Eastin for UPN which aired from 1999 to 2000.

## Premise

The show focused on Scott, Dennis & Randy, three friends who are part of a rap rock band called Shasta McNasty, who move to Los Angeles, California from Chicago, Illinois after signing a record deal.

However, when they find out that their record label has gone bust, they rent an apartment in Venice Beach where they did odd jobs to pay their rent & later worked at a bar for their friend, Vern, hoping to get a new record deal.

## Why It Was Cancelled

When "Shasta McNasty" premiered, it received less than favorable reviews from critics, but a sneak preview aired after "WWF Smackdown!" drew 4.52 million viewers and it was even nominated for a People's Choice Award.

However, halfway through its first season, UPN shortened the title to "Shasta" and it was cancelled after 22 episodes.
Parks and Recreation

**Parks and Recreation** is an American television sitcom series created by Greg Daniels & Michael Schur for NBC which aired from 2009 to 2015.

## Premise

The series centered on the lives of Leslie Knope and her staff who work at the Parks and Recreation department located in the fictional town of Pawnee, Indiana.

## Why It Was Cancelled

"Parks and Recreation" struggled in the Nielsen ratings throughout its entire run on NBC. On February 24, 2015, the show ended after seven seasons & 126 episodes.
One West Waikiki

**One West Waikiki** is an American television crime drama series created by Glen A. Larson which aired on CBS from August 4, 1994 to September 8, 1994, and then in first-run syndication from 1995 to 1996.

## Premise

The series centered on the love-hate relationship between Dr. Dawn "Holli" Holliday, the medical examiner for the State of Hawaii and Lieutenant Mack Wolf, the number-one homicide detective in Honolulu, Hawaii as they learn to cooperate with each other in order solve various crimes.

## Why It Was Cancelled

CBS cancelled "One West Waikiki" in September of 1994 after six episodes aired and was picked up to air in first-run syndication from 1995 to 1996, ending after two seasons & 19 episodes.
Roc

**Roc** is an American television comedy-drama series created by Stan Daniels for Fox which aired from 1991 to 1994.

## Premise

The series followed the life of Charles "Roc" Emerson, a hard-working garbage collector from Baltimore, Maryland as he supports his wife, registered nurse Eleanor, his younger brother, Joey and father, Andrew.

## Why It Was Cancelled

Although "Roc" was critically acclaimed, it was generally ranked towards the bottom of the Nielsen ratings. In May of 1994, the show was cancelled after three seasons & 72 episodes.

It was one of several shows on Fox featuring predominately black casts that were also cancelled during 1994 (including "South Central," "The Sinbad Show" and "In Living Color)".

Activist Jesse Jackson protested the cancellation for all the shows and called for a boycott of Fox for their "institutional racism"; however, Fox maintained that the show was low-rated and their decision to cancel it was not racially motivated.
The Duck Factory

**The Duck Factory** is an American television sitcom series created by Allan Burns and Herbert Klynn for NBC which aired from April 12, 1984 to July 11, 1984.

## Premise

The series centered on cartoonist Skip Tarkenton, who gets a job in Hollywood at a low-budget animation company working on a cartoon called "The Dippy Duck Show."

## Why It Was Cancelled

The show's episodes were aired out of order by NBC and the time slots changed. In April of 1984, it was cancelled after 13 episodes.
That's My Mama

**That's My Mama** is an American television sitcom series created by Dan T. Bradley and Allan L. Rice for ABC which aired from 1974 to 1975.

## Premise

The series followed Clifton Curtis, a bachelor working as a barber in the barbershop that he inherited from his late father who has to deal with loving, but very opinionated mother, Eloise "Mama" Curtis who wanted Clifton to settle down and find himself a nice wife.

## Why It Was Cancelled

"That's My Mama" was never a success in the ratings and was cancelled in December of 1975 after two seasons & 39 episodes.

In 1986, Columbia Pictures Television produced a pilot for a sequel series, "That's My Mama Now!" starring actor Ted Lange, but it lacked enough television stations signing up to ensure revival.
Out of the Blue (1979)

**Out of the Blue** is an American television fantasy sitcom series created by Thomas L. Miller & Robert L. Boyett for ABC which aired from September 9, 1979 to December 16, 1979.

## Premise

The series centered on Random, an angel-in-training who is assigned to live with and act as a guardian for a suburban family in Chicago, Illinois and work as a high school teacher.

## Why It Was Cancelled

The show received poor ratings and after seven episodes aired, ABC pulled the show from its schedule in October 1979. Five more episodes were produced, but only one aired on December 16, 1979.
Princesses

**Princesses** is an American television sitcom series created by Barry Kemp, Mark Ganzel and Robin Schiff for CBS which aired from September 27, 1991 to October 25, 1991.

## Premise

The series centered on the lives of three female roommates living in an apartment in New York City (Tracy Dillon, Princess Georgina "Georgy" De La Rue and Melissa Kirshner) who each have a different upbringing and background.

## Why It Was Cancelled

CBS executives touted "Princesses" as "promising" to advertisers in an effort to downplay the show's behind-the-scenes issues; however, when entertainment media outlets began publicizing the issues, the show had problems by the time it went into production.

Actress Julie Hagerty walked off the set after filming the show's first four episodes, which were followed by negative reception from critics, off-camera problems and rumors that CBS affiliates might never air the episodes.

Upon its premiere, the show placed last in the Nielsen ratings and at one point, CBS programming head Jeff Sagansky expressed interest in re-tooling "Princesses" and replacing all the cast members.

When actress Fran Drescher became aware of it, she immediately arranged a meeting with Sagansky, trying to compromise with him by suggesting that he only re-cast Julie Hagerty's role. In the end, CBS ultimately decided against her wishes and cancelled the show after 5 episodes aired (leaving 3 of them unaired).

Shortly after "Princesses" was cancelled, an accidental meeting gave Fran Drescher a chance to pitch a new TV series to Sagansky which culminated in her hit show, "The Nanny."
The Girl with Something Extra

**The Girl with Something Extra** is an American television fantasy sitcom created by Bernard Slade for NBC which aired from 1973 to 1974

## Premise

The series centered on the misadventures newly married couple John and Sally Burton after John discovers that Sally has ESP which allows her to read other people's minds.

## Why It Was Cancelled

Despite the show airing right after "Sanford and Son" on Friday nights, it failed to find an audience and was cancelled after one season due to low ratings.
The Golden Girls

**The Golden Girls** is an American televison sitcom series created by Susan Harris for NBC which aired from 1985 to 1992.

The show spun-off two television series, "Empty Nest" and "The Golden Palace."

## Premise

The series centered on the lives four older single women (three widows & one divorcée) living together in a house in Miami, Florida.

## Why It Was Cancelled

"The Golden Girls" came to an end in May of 1992 after seven seasons when Bea Arthur chose to leave the series. The series finale was watched by 27.2 million viewers, making it the 17th-most watched television finale.
Millennium (TV series)

***Millennium*** (stylized as ***MILLENNIUM***) is an American television series created by Chris Carter for Fox. It is spin-off of Carter's *The X-Files* and the second series in the overall franchise.

## Premise

The series follows the investigations of ex-FBI agent Frank Black, now a consultant, with the ability to see inside the minds of criminals, working for a mysterious organization known as Millennium.

## Why It Was Cancelled

During its third season, the show faced problems with a declining viewership and pessimistic forecasts from industry insiders. During its summer run, reruns were aired on Mad TV in its timeslot, without giving any official word on whether it would be renewed for a fourth season, which it wasn't. This left the show ending on a cliffhanger.

Frank Black returned in *The X-Files* season episode "Millennium", which featured the final appearance of both Black and his daughter Jordan, as a way of giving their story some closure.
Kojak

**Kojak** is an American television action/crime drama series created by Abby Mann for CBS which aired from 1973 to 1978.

A remake series of "Kojak" aired for one season on the USA Network in 2005.

## Premise

The series centered on the efforts of Theodopolus "Theo" Kojak, a bald, dapper police lieutenant who was found of lollipops and known for his catchphrases: "Who loves ya, baby?" and "Cootchie-coo!" with a tendency to bend the rules as he battles crime in New York City.

## Why It Was Cancelled

Due to falling ratings, "Kojak" was cancelled in March of 1978 after five seasons & 118 episodes.
On Our Own (1977)

**On Our Own** is an American television sitcom series created by Bob Randall for CBS which aired from 1977 to 1978.

## Premise

The series centered on Maria Bonino and Julia Peters, two secretaries working at a high-powered advertising agency in New York who are promoted to art director & copywriter.

## Why It Was Cancelled

CBS cancelled "On Our Own" after one season presumably due to low ratings.
Petticoat Junction

**Petticoat Junction** is an American television sitcom series created by Paul Henning & Ruth Henning for CBS from 1963 to 1970.

## Premise

The series takes place at the Shady Rest Hotel which is run by Kate Bradley, her uncle, Joe Carson and Kate's three daughters: Billie Jo, Bobbie Jo and Betty Jo.

## Why It Was Cancelled

The show's ratings began declining in the 5th season when CBS moved it from Tuesdays to Wednesdays. In the 6th season, it failed to make the Top 30 in the ratings and CBS considered cancelling "Petticoat Junction" in the spring of 1969, but at the last minute, they renewed it for a 7th season.

Although the ratings for "Petticoat Junction" started improving, CBS cancelled it in the spring of 1970 due to the network's "Rural Purge" in which the network decided to refocus its schedule on several "hip" new urban-themed TV shows, cancelling all the rural-themed TV shows on the network. It offically ended on September 12, 1970 and was replaced a week later by "The Mary Tyler Moore Show."
Tammy

**Tammy** is an American television sitcom series created by Robert V. Barron and Cid Ricketts Sumner for ABC which aired from 1965 to 1966.

## Premise

The series centered on Tammy Tarleton, an 18-year-old country girl who moves back and forth between her country family, who lives on a bayou houseboat and the wealthy Brents, who own a plantation & pancake business.

## Why It Was Cancelled

In 1966, "Tammy" was cancelled after one season and 26 episodes.
Julia

**Julia** is an American television sitcom series created by Hal Kanter for NBC which aired from 1968 to 1971.

## Premise

The series centered on Julia Baker, a widowed nurse working at a doctor's office at a large aerospace company and raising her young son, Corey after her husband had been shot down in Vietnam.

## Why It Was Cancelled

Although "Julia" was well-rated during its first two seasons, it dropped out of the top 30 most-watched shows in the third season. It was cancelled in 1971, reportedly due to Diahann Carroll and Hal Kanter's desire to work on other projects.
Skunk Fu!

***Skunk Fu!*** is an Irish-British Animated series featuring the fables of anthropomorphic animals protecting their valley using martial arts. As part of ABC Monsters, the show chronicles the adventures of young Skunk, training with his Kung Fu master, Panda, with the support of Rabbit, Fox, Turtle, and others, who directly, or inadvertently, also help Skunk grow. The show won the IFTA award for "Best Animation". In addition to an English soundtrack, Irish-language, French-language, Japanese-language, and Dutch-language soundtracks were initially produced.*Skunk Fu!* was produced by Cartoon Saloon and premiered in May 2007 on ABC Australia. The series was broadcast in Ireland and the United Kingdom on 9 July 2007. Wu-Tang Clan member Ghostface Killah perfor

# Why it was cancelled

the show was cancelled due to low rating and negative critics

# Premise

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The Cleveland Show

***The Cleveland Show*** is an American animated sitcom created by Seth MacFarlene, Richard Appel, and Mike Henry for the Fox Broadcasting Company as a spin-off of *Family Guy*.

## Premise

The series centers on the Browns and Tubbs, two dysfunctional families consisting of parents Cleveland Brown and Donna Tubbs and their children Cleveland Brown, Jr., Roberta Tubbs, and Rallo Tubbs. Like *Family Guy*, it exhibits much of its humor in the form of cutaway gags that often lampoon American culture.

## Why It Was Cancelled

Renewal of the show after four seasons was undetermined. The Brown/Tubbs family eventually moved back to Quahog and rejoined the *Family Guy* cast.
On the Road with Austin & Santino

***On the Road with Austin & Santino*** is an American reality series that aired on Lifetime.

## Premise

The show follows fashion designers Austin Scarlett and Santino Rice as they travel to small towns around the United States and make a custom dress for a woman who has an upcoming special occasion. Each episode ends with Austin and Santino introducing their dress recipient at they event it was created for.
Moon Over Miami

**Moon Over Miami** is an American television crime drama series created by Harley Peyton for ABC which aired from September 15, 1993 to December 1, 1993.

## Premise

The series followed Gwen Cross, who works as a secretary for private detective Walter Tatum's firm after he is hired to find her when she runs away from her wedding.

## Why It Was Cancelled

ABC canceled "Moon Over Miami" after ten of the thirteen episodes produced were aired; it ranked 58th for the season. The remaining three episodes were aired across Europe where it became more popular that it did in the United States.
The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance

***The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance*** is an American fantasy streaming television series produced by Netflix and The Jim Henson Company. It is a prequel to the 1982 film *The Dark Crystal* that explores the world of Thra created for the original film.

## Premise

On the planet Thra, three Gelflings - Rian, Brea, and Deet - inspire a rebellion after discovering a horrifying secret behind their customarily worshipped rulers, the Skeksis, that threatens their entire planet.

## Why It Was Cancelled

Possibly due to being extremely expensive
Murder, She Wrote

**Murder, She Wrote** is an American television crime drama/mystery series created by Peter S. Fischer, Richard Levinson and William Link for CBS which aired from 1984 to 1996.

## Premise

The series centered on mystery writer & amateur detective Jessica Fletcher solving crimes in the small coastal community of Cabot Cove, Maine.

## Why It Was Cancelled

In August of 1988, Jessica Lansbury expressed weariness of her commitment to the series because she was not sure at the age of 63 that she could continue at the pace now required of her.

When the show went into its fifth season, it was the distinct possibility that it would cease production and the end of it, and the series finale would air in May of 1989; however, a solution was worked on which enabled Jessica Lansbury to continue, but also give her time to rest and enabled some secondary characters to get significant stories.

By the end of the 1994-95 season (which was the show's 11th season), Angela Lansbury was considering retirement again due to her advancing age which would've made the 12th season its final season; however, CBS made the decision for Lansbury which would prove to be a mistake.

Due to the show's falling ratings (which proved to be too much for CBS), the network cancelled "Murder, She Wrote" after 12 seasons & 264 episodes.
Sara (1976)

**Sara** is an American television Western television series created by Michael Gleason for CBS which aired from February 13, 1976 to May 7, 1976. It was based on Marian Cockrell's novel, "The Revolt of Sarah Perkins."

## Premise

Set in the 1870s, the series followed Sara Yarnell, a young, unmarried and strong-willed schoolteacher who moves from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Independence, Colorado where she works in a one-room schoolhouse.

## Why It Was Cancelled

Due to low ratings, "Sara" was cancelled in May of 1976 after one season and 12 episodes.

After its cancellation, CBS aired a made-for-TV film, "Territorial Men" (which was compiled from footage shot of the weekly series).
Open House

**Open House** is an American television sitcom series and spin-off of "Duet" created by Ruth Bennett & Susan Seeger for Fox which aired from 1989 to 1990.

## Premise

The series focused on Linda Phillips working at a real estate office in Los Angeles, California and her interactions with her co-workers.

## Why It Was Cancelled

"Open House" was cancelled on July 21, 1990 after one season & 24 episodes presumably due to low ratings.
Mama's Family

**Mama's Family** is an American television sitcom series created by Dick Clair and Jenna McMahon which aired on NBC from 1983 to 1984, and in first-run syndication from 1986 to 1990.

## Premise

The series centered on Thelma "Mama" Harper, the quick-tempered, blue-haired matriarch of the Harper family who resides with her son, Vint and his wife, Naomi, who were forced to move into Mama's basement after losing money in a business deal gone wrong.

After Vint's kids from a previous marriage leave the house, Mama's deliquent grandson, Bubba is order to live with her after being released from juvenile hall & placed on probation.

## Why It Was Cancelled

After several timeslot changes and a subsequent drop in the ratings, NBC cancelled "Mama's Family" in 1984 after two seasons.

In 1986, two years after its cancellation, the show was revived in first-run syndication where its modified version received substantially higher ratings than its original version.

The show ended in February of 1990 after reaching the standard threshold of 100 episodes and Carol Lawrence having seemingly grown tired of portraying the "Mama" role by 1990 and wanted to end the show.
Partners (2012)

**Partners** is an American television sitcom series created by David Kohan & Max Mutchnick for CBS which aired from September 24, 2012 to November 12, 2012.

## Premise

The series followed Joe Goodman and his best friend/business partner, Louis McManus whose "bromance" is tested when Joe becomes engaged to Ali Landow and Louis is in a new relationship with Wyatt Plank.

## Why It Was Cancelled

On November 16, 2012, "Partners" was cancelled prior to the planned November 19, 2012 airing of the seventh episode, "Pretty Funny" and announced that it would be immediately removed from the schedule.

The show was replaced with reruns of "Two and a Half Men" and "The Big Bang Theory", leaving seven filmed episodes unaired in the United States & Canada although all 13 episodes have aired overseas in South Africa & other countries such as Bosnia, India and the Czech Republic.
Ray Donovan

***Ray Donovan*** is an American crime drama series created by Ann Biderman for Showtime.

## Premise

The drama is set primarily in Los Angeles, California (during seasons 1-5) and in New York City, New York (during seasons 6-7). The main character is Irish American Ray Donovan, originally from South Boston, who works for the powerful law firm Goldman & Drexler, representing the rich and famous. Donovan is a crime cleaner or fixer who arranges bribes, payoffs, threats and other illegal activities, to ensure the outcome desired by the client. Good at his job, he is also normally devoted to his children and brothers, but has a complicated relationship with his wife. He experiences problems when his menacing father, Mickey Donovan, is unexpectedly released from prison, as the FBI attempts to bring him and his associates down.

## Why It Was Cancelled

The cancellation was caused without any advance warning, shocking both fans and Biderman, who had plans for an eighth and final season that would wrap everything up.
S с волнистым хвостиком

**S̢ʂ** - лат.

**Ȿ,ȿ** - латинская буква, которая использовалась в алфавите языка шона и диалекта ндау в 1932-1955 г. Передавала звук **[sʷ]**.

## Примеры использования

* **Kuȿika** - прийти (*шона*)

* **Ɀakaiȿonaka** - красивый (*шона*)

* **Dzichitȿaka** - поиск (*шона*)

* **Ȿoȿe** - муравей (*шона*)

* **Ȿangarira** - поглощать (*шона*)
The Chicago Teddy Bears

**The Chicago Teddy Bears** is an American television sitcom series produced by Jerry Thorpe & Hy Averback for CBS which aired from September 17, 1971 to December 10, 1971.

## Premise

Set in the 1920s during the prohibition era in Chicago, Illinois, the show centered on Linc McCray and his Uncle Latzi, who are partners in a speakeasy that small-town gangster, Nick Marr wants to take it over.

## Why It Was Cancelled

The show received low ratings and after three months on the air, CBS cancelled it in December of 1971. It ranked 70th out of 78 shows that season with an average rating of 11.8.
My Secret Identity

**My Secret Identity** is a Canadian television science fiction/action/adventure series created by Fred Fox, Jr. and Brian Levant which aired on CTV in Canada & in first-run syndication in the United States from 1988 to 1991.

## Premise

The series followed Andrew Clements, a 14-year-old boy who is hit by a proton beam and given superpowers that he uses to fight crime, solve personal problems and help out other people.

## Why It Was Cancelled

"My Secret Identity" was cancelled in May of 1991 after three seasons and 72 episodes.
Married... with Children

**Married... with Children** is an American television sitcom created by Michael G. Moye & Ron Leavitt which aired on Fox from 1987 to 1999.

## Premise

The series followed the lives of the Bundy family, a suburban family from Chicago, Illinois which consists of shoe salesman Al, his wife, Peggy and their two children, Kelly & Bud.

## Why It Was Cancelled

The 11th season of "Married... with Children" was the last season. Fox moved its timeslot several times throughout the course of the series, costing the show its ratings.

Due to rising production costs and decreased viewer shares, the show was cancelled in April of 1997 after its final taping for the 11th season; however, after the final episode aired in May of 1997, FOX was trying to decide whether or not to renew the show, but it was ultimately cancelled.

When the network decided to cancel the show, the cast members were not notified; Ed O'Neill heard the news while on vacation from a couple staying near him, who read it in the paper, and Christina Applegate heard about it from two friends of hers.
My So-Called Life

***My So-Called Life*** is an American teen drama television series created by Winnie Holzman for ABC which aired from 1994 to 1995.

## Premise

The series is set at the fictional Liberty High School in a fictional suburb near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania called Three Rivers, and follows the emotional travels of several teenagers in the social circle of main character Angela Chase.

## Why It Was Cancelled

The arduous schedule and the mental and physical demands of the production of episodic television caused difficulties for the young actors who had to balance schoolwork with rehearsal and time on the set.

Additionally, it was stated that while ABC considered bringing the series back for a second season, low ratings kept the network from reviving it. Holzman theorized that the network was on-the-fence about renewing the show that in some ways they used Claire Danes' reluctance to return as a convenient excuse not to renew the series.
Kissyfur

**Kissyfur** is an American animated television series created by Phil Mendez for NBC which aired from 1986 to 1990.

## Premise

The series followed the adventures of Kissyfur and Gus, a father and son bear who escape from the circus and live in the swamps of Paddlecab County where they protect the swamp's inhabitants from two bumbling alligators, Floyd and Jolene.

## Why It Was Cancelled

The show ended in 1990 after two seasons and 26 episodes.
T с полуовалом

**Аа** - кир.

**А, à** - Буква башкирского варианта яналифа и шугнанского латинского алфавита. Передавала звук **[θ]**.

### Примеры слов с **А**

* **Nә****à****er** - новелла (*баш.*)
* **Ьlь****à** - хвоя (*баш.*)
* **Bә****à****heđlәnderey** - изнурять (*баш.*)
* **Jujьlma****à****lьq** - незабвенный, неизгладимый (*баш.*)
* **Tiktә****à** - бесплатно (*баш.*)
* **Ba****à****tьrƣьs** - заглушка самовара (*баш.*)
* **Y****à****emlek** - растение (*баш.*)
* **To****à****č** - большая деревянная миска (*шугн.*)
* **А****әwnāk** - москит(*шугн.*)
* **Niƶo****к****ꞓ-****à****id** - готовить древесный уголь (*шугн.*)
* **Lөr****à****i** - упитанность (*шугн.*)
* **А****īr** - зола(*шугн.*)

### Аналоги в латинице

* **Çç** - C с седилью
* **Θϑ** - Латинская лета
* **Ṯṯ** - T с макроном снизу
* **Th th** - диграф TH

### Аналоги в кириллице

* **Ҫҫ** - С с нижним выносным элементом
* **Θϑ** - Кириллическая лета
* ****ь**ſ** - Долгая С
* **Т̌т̌** - Т с гачеком
* **Тъ тъ** - Диграф ТЪ

### Аналоги в арабице

* **ث** - Са

Шаблон:Латиница
Just the Ten of Us

**Just the Ten of Us** is an American television sitcom series & spin-off of "Growing Pains" created by Dan Guntzelman & Steve Marshall for ABC which aired from 1988 to 1990.

## Premise

The series centered on Coach Graham Lubbock, a Catholic gym teacher with eight children who is offered a new job in Eureka, California at St. Augustine's Academy, an all-boys private Catholic school where his four teenage daughters: Marie, Cindy, Wendy and Connie also attended by special arrangement.

## Why It Was Cancelled

"Just the Ten of Us" was cancelled in 1990 after three seasons & 47 episodes.
Superboy

**Superboy** (later renamed "The Adventures of Superboy") is an American television superhero/action-adventure series developed by lya Salkind and Alexander Salkind which ran in first-run syndication from 1988 to 1992.

## Premise

The series followed Superboy's adventures during his college years, his meetings with Lex Luthor and his romance with Lana Lang.

## Why It Was Cancelled

The series was cancelled in May of 1992 after four seasons & 100 episodes following a lawsuit filed by Warner Bros. and the Salkinds over the rights to the "Superman" franchise.

The lawsuit was later settled and the rights were officially reverted to Warner Bros. and it has not be rerun in North America since (although the first season was released on DVD in 2006).
Night Court

**Night Court** is an American television sitcom series created by Reinhold Weege for NBC which aired from 1984 to 1992.

## Premise

The series centered on the night shift of a municipal court in Manhattan, New York presided over by Judge Harold "Harry" T. Stone.

## Why It Was Cancelled

The cast was offered more money to return for a 10th season, but the show would be put on a syndicated television station instead of NBC. The cast declined and the show ended after 9 seasons.
Lie to Me

***Lie to Me*** (stylized as ***Lie to me\****) is an American crime drama television series created by Samuel Baum.

## Premise

Dr. Cal Lightman and his colleagues in The Lightman Group accept assignments from third parties (commonly local and federal law enforcement), and assist in investigations, reaching the truth through applied psychology: interpreting microexpressions, through the Facial Action Coding System, and body language.

## Why It Was Cancelled

The third season performed moderately with its ratings compared to the previous seasons.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars

***Star Wars: The Clone Wars*** is an American 3D CGI animated television series created by George Lucas and produced by Lucasfilm Animation.

## Premise

The series is set during the three years between prequel films *Attack of the Clones* and *Revenge of the Sith*. While many episodes act as standalone stories, several others come together to form story arcs that further develop characters crucial to the war. Many of these stories focus on Jedi Anakin Skywalker, his apprentice Ashoka Tanno, Obi-Wan Kenobi, other Jedi, and even some of the clone troopers. Many episodes focus on the Republic and Separatists battle in winning systems over in order to gain an advantage in the war.

## Why It Was Cancelled

Lucasfilm decided to "wind down" on the series after being purchased by The Walt Disney Company in 2012, leading to the series cancellation in 2013, as the current channel, Cartoon Network, was associated with Warner Bros., a rival company, and to focus on the *Star Wars* sequel trilogy of films and successor series, *Star Wars Rebels*.

## Continuation and revival

On March 7, 2014, a sixth season of unaired episodes, titled *The Lost Missions*, premiered on Netflix. A project known as *The Clone Wars Legacy* was created, adapting three story arcs that were initially planned but never fully developed. These arcs were adapted into other formats starting in August 2014.

On July 19, 2018, Lucasfilm announced at San Diego Comic-Con that *The Clone Wars* would return with 12 new episodes. The new season served as the series final season and premiered on Disney+ on February 21, 2020, and concluded on May 4, 2020.
Simon & Simon

**Simon & Simon** is an American television detective/mystery/crime drama series created by Philip DeGuere Jr. which aired on CBS from 1981 to 1989.

## Premise

The series centered on Rick and Andrew "A.J." Simon, two polar-opposite brothers who run a private detective agency in San Diego, California.

## Why It Was Cancelled

"Simon and Simon" was nearly cancelled in 1982 due to low ratings, but CBS gave it another chance by moving it to Thursday nights at 9:00 pm and the ratings quickly rose up; however by the 1985-86 TV season, it fell to #29 in the ratings and never recovered.

The show was moved to Saturday nights late in its run and the ratings dropped considerably. CBS only committed to a 13-episode season for the fall of 1988, but cancelled the series with only two episodes left unaired (including the series finale, which didn't air until the show entered syndication).
My Sister Sam

**My Sister Sam** is an American television sitcom series created by Stephen Fischer for CBS which aired from 1986 to 1988.

## Premise

The series followed Samantha "Sam" Russell, a 29-year-old freelance photographer from San Francisco, California whose life is turned upside down when her 16-year-old sister, Patti comes from Oregon to live with her.

## Why It Was Cancelled

Although the show received solid ratings, the ratings dropped when CBS moved it to Saturday nights opposite "The Facts of Life" on NBC during it second season. By the end of October of 1987, the show's audience dwindled to one of the lowest on network TV ranking at #71.

In November of 1987, "My Sister Sam" was placed on hiatus, but remained in production while CBS decided on its fate. In March of 1988, the network brought the series back due in part from fans and the 1988 Writers Guild of America strike which affected the production of other TV series for CBS and the other two major TV networks (NBC & ABC).

The show aired on Tuesday nights, but by April, the ratings failed to improve it and CBS pulled it from the lineup again. In May of 1988, it was announced that "My Sister Sam" was cancelled, leaving 12 episodes of the second season unaired.

After the series was canceled by CBS, the USA Network picked up syndication rights and eventually aired all 44 episodes of "My Sister Sam" (including those that were never shown on CBS).
Living Single

**Living Single** is an American television sitcom series created by Yvette Lee Bowser for Fox which aired from 1993 to 1998.

## Premise

The series centered on the lives of six friends (four women & two men) who share personal & professional experiences while living together in a brownstone in Brooklyn, New York.

## Why It Was Cancelled

In May of 1997, Fox announced that it had ordered 13 episodes of the fifth season of "Living Single", but the episodes would be delayed until January of 1998.

Three months later, Fox changed its fall schedule (delaying a new comedy series "Rewind") and decided to air the show's fifth season on September 11, 1997. After the final episode of the fifth season aired, Fox cancelled the series afterwards.
Nikki

**Nikki** is an American television sitcom series created by Bruce Helford for The WB which aired from 2000 to 2002.

## Premise

The series followed the life of Nikki White, a showgirl living in Las Vegas, Nevada with her husband, Dwight, who works as a professional wrestler as they attempt to follow their passions while finding fame & fortune in Vegas.

## Why It Was Cancelled

"Nikki" was renewed for a second season in May of 2001; however, The WB pulled the show off the air in January of 2002 and shut down production after only 19 episodes; six episodes were left unaired in the United States.
The Fugitive (2000)

**The Fugitive** is an American television action/drama series and remake of the 1963 series of the same name created by Roy Huggins for CBS which aired from 2000 to 2001.

## Premise

The series followed Dr. Richard Kimble who escapes from police custody after he was wrongfully convicted of the murder of his wife, changing his identity and jobs as he searches for his wife's real murderer (a one-armed man) while being relentlessly pursued by Lieutenant Gerard, who is obsessed with capturing Dr. Kimble.

## Why It Was Cancelled

CBS cancelled "The Fugitive" in 2000 after one season & 22 episodes, leaving a cliffhanger unresolved.
My Name Is Earl

**My Name Is Earl** is an American television sitcom series created by Greg Garcia for NBC which aired from 2005 to 2009.

## Premise

The series followed Earl Hickey, a small-time thief who loses his $100,000 lottery ticket after getting hit by a car while celebrating.

While lying in a hospital bed, Earl learns about karma while watching an episode of "Last Call with Carson Daly" and becomes convinced that he has to turn is life around to be happy. He makes a list of every bad thing that he's ever done and every person that he's ever wronged, and makes efforts to fix them all.

## Why It Was Cancelled

"My Name Is Earl" was cancelled in May of 2009 on a cliff-hanger to end the fourth season that was never resolved due to its unexpected cancellation.

Although producers approached the Fox, TBS and TNT networks to continue the series, they were unable to come to terms without "seriously undermining the artistic integrity of the series."
MonsterQuest

***MonsterQuest*** (sometimes written as ***Monsterquest*** or ***Monster Quest***) is an American television series that aired on the History channel.

## Premise

The program deals with the search for various cryptozoological creatures (cryptids) and paranormal entities reportedly witnessed around the world.

## Why It Was Cancelled

On March 24, 2010, *MonsterQuest* producer Doug Hajicek revealed in a statement on the cryptozoological blog CryptoMundo that History Channel had cancelled the series to go in another direction to assure their future as a powerful force on television.
Spencer

**Spencer (later titled "Under One Roof")** is an American television sitcom series created by Sy Rosen for NBC which aired from 1984 to 1985.

## Premise

The show centered on the life of Spencer Winger, a teenage boy coping with high school with the help of his friends, Wayne & Herbie, especially in dealing with his nemesis, Mr. Beanley.

In a format change, Spencer's grandparents have taken over his room after his dad leaves the family to be with a 23-year-old woman.

## Why It Was Cancelled

After six episodes, Chad Lowe left the series and was replaced by Ross Harris. At that time, the show's title was changed to "Under One Roof." After 13 episodes aired, the show was cancelled in May of 1985.
Ringer

***Ringer*** is a mystery crime drama television series created by Eric Charmelo and Nicole Snyder.

## Premise

The show follows Bridget Kelly, a recovering drug addict and stripper in Wyoming. She is under the protection of FBI Agent Victor Machado, having agreed to testify against her employer, local crime boss Bodoway Macswi, whom she witnessed committing murder. Fearing that Macawi, who has already murdered several witnesses linking him to previous crimes, will also kill her, Bridget flees to New York to meet her estranged sister Siobhan.

Soon after Bridget's arrival in New York, Siobhan, who had kept her sister's existence secret from her family, appears to commit suicide by jumping into the ocean. Bridget then assumes Siobhan's identity and tries to fit in among Siobhan's wealthy social circle, including Siobhan's husband Andrew, stepdaughter Juliet, best friend Gemma, and Gemma's husband Henry, with whom Siobhan has been having an affair. The only one who knows that Bridget is passing as Siobhan is Bridget's Narcotics Anonymous sponsor Malcolm. Bridget's life becomes more complicated as she discovers that her sister was hiding secrets of her own and that someone is trying to kill Siobhan as well.

## Why It Was Cancelled

The series had a decline in ratings and viewership from the three-month hiatus over the holiday break.
South Beach (1993)

**South Beach** is an American television action/adventure series created by Dick Wolf and Robert DeLaurentis for NBC which aired from June 6, 1993 to August 12, 1993.

## Premise

The series focused on Kate Patrick, a thief who works for a government agency run by a man named Roberts along with her partner, Vernon where the two of them take on various missions for Roberts.

## Why It Was Cancelled

Although seven episodes were produced, only six of them aired and the series was cancelled in August of 1993.
McMillan & Wife

**McMillan & Wife** (later called "McMillan") is an American television crime drama series executively produced by Leonard B. Stern for NBC which aired from 1971 to 1977.

## Premise

The series centered on police commissioner Stuart McMillan and his wife, Sally, who fight crime in San Francisco, California.

## Why It Was Cancelled

In the show's final season (which was changed to "McMillan"), numerous changes were made, including killing off the character of Sally McMillan. In April of 1977, "McMillan & Wife" was cancelled after six seasons & 40 episodes.
My Two Dads

**My Two Dads** is an American television sitcom series created by Michael Jacobs and Danielle Alexandra for NBC which aired from 1987 to 1990.

## Premise

The series centered on two men, Joey Harris & Michael Taylor who have been awarded joint custody of 12-year-old Nicole Bradford after the death of her mother; because Joey and Michael each used to date Nicole's mother, one of them might be her biological father.

## Why It Was Cancelled

The series ended in 1990 after three seasons and 60 episodes.
Knight Rider (1982)

**Knight Rider** is an American television action/crime-drama series created & produced by Glen A. Larson for NBC which aired from 1982 to 1986.

## Premise

The series followed Michael Knight, a high-tech, modern crime fighter who dedicates his life fighting for justice as part of billionaire Wilton Knight's Knight Foundation's public justice organization with the help of KITT, an advanced, artificially intelligent, self-aware, talking & indestructable car.

## Why It Was Cancelled

"Knight Rider" ended in 1986 after four seasons & 90 episodes.