CBS Cancels 3 Lbs.
That's unfortunate. It's over. How does that happen so fast? It didn't even get a chance, right? Will CBS get better ratings with the reruns it puts in its place?
That's right, the Stanley Tucci vehicle
3 Lbs has been canceled (apparently) after only three airings. The ratings of
3 Lbs declined every week, ending up receiving even worse ratings than the show whose place it took,
Smith.
Broadcasting and Cable has the whole story.
Your Take
Guest said:
this show was a different spin on medical shows. It was very fascinating to see a show dedicated to the bra...
Robin said:
Sooo sad ... the show was brilliant sorry to hear they pulled the plug. Certainly the people who make thes...
jamie said:
Clearly there is a problem with CBS' 3 LBS. This was a smart show that I found thanks to itunes, not any ad...
CBS executives probably know more about things like "demographics" and "ratings" and "TV" than I do, but I still don't understand their decisions sometimes. Why even go through the hassle of creating, casting, writing and producing episodes of a new show if you only give them a three-episode leash? CBS has done this now with two shows:
Smith and its replacement
3 lbs.
TV drama needs time to grow, find an audience.
Smith would've achieved some degree of popularity, I guarantee that. I didn't watch
3 lbs, but I generally heard positive things about the show, especially Tucci. Anyway, I'm sorry to fans who had gotten into
3 Lbs and now have had their hearts ripped out (possibly again) by CBS.
-Oscar Dahl, BuddyTV Senior Writer