TNT Cancels Southland

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TNT canceled the drama series Southland today, after five seasons (four on TNT, one on NBC).

In a statement Friday, TNT said: “TNT has made the difficult decision not to renew Southland for another season. We are enormously proud of Southland, which stands as one of the best police dramas ever made. Executive producers John Wells, Chris Chulack and Jonathan Lisco, along with creator Ann Biderman and our partners at Warner Bros. Television, have given us five seasons of powerful, unforgettable storytelling, for which we are deeply grateful. We also want to thank the amazing cast for their impassioned, no-holds-barred performances, and the production team for their tenacity shooting on the streets of real-world Los Angeles. We wish everyone associated with Southland the very best.”

NBC Cancels “Go On”

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NBC officially canceled the freshman comedy Go On today.

The series, which starred Matthew Perry as a widower sports radio host, aired its finale on April 11. The show also featured Laura Benanti, Julie White, and John Cho.

The Office – Recap & Review – A.A.R.M.

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The Office
A.A.R.M

Original Air Date: May 9, 2013

Shannon – Associate Editor
shannon@thetwocentscorp.com

In order to get into the office these days, you have to pass through an intercom and buzzer system, installed by Dwight who has increased security since becoming manager. In addition, there’s a secret code phrase to get into the office. If you don’t get the code right you get the steam. Creed is saving a fortune on dry cleaning.

Angela has been living with Oscar who doesn’t approve of her fashion choices for Philip. Or much of anything Angela does, really. Meanwhile, Dwight is feeling pretty good about his life right now and he’s planning on proposing to Esther later today with his grandma’s buttock bullet ring. Don’t ask.

Community – Recap & Review – Advanced Introduction to Finality

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Community
Advanced Introduction to Finality

Original Air Date: May 9, 2013

Shannon – Associate Editor
shannon@thetwocentscorp.com

Welcome to the season finale! But will it be the series finale? Only NBC knows. Or do they? Dun dun dun!

Jeff has a meeting with his old partner, Mark, who offers him a pretty sweet job for after he graduates. Jeff accepts the deal but you can see he feels like a sellout. The real reason he’s a sellout is taking all gimme classes and graduating with a major in education. You could’ve majored in something like jellybeans at Greendale and you chose education? Nerd. I’m just kidding, I love you Jeff. Call me.

Upcoming Burn Notice Season 7 To Be Last

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USA Network announced today that Burn Notice’s upcoming 13-episode seventh season will be its last.

“From day one, Burn Notice‘s characters, storylines and mythology have consistently captivated a massive audience,” said USA co-presidents Jeff Wachtel and Chris McCumber in a statement, “and this final season will raise the stakes even higher, leading up to a spectacular series finale.”

Burn Notice Season 7 kicks off Thursday, June 6 at 9pm.

Young & the Restless Plans Tribute to the Late Jeanne Cooper

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THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS will air a special tribute episode to the late Jeanne Cooper on Tuesday, May 28, (12:30-1:30 PM, ET; 11:00 AM-12:00 Noon, PT) on the CBS Television Network. Cast members, friends and family of the beloved actress will gather on set next week to shoot a celebration of the life of their late friend who passed away this week at the age of 84. Cooper, the Emmy Award-winning actress who portrayed Katherine Chancellor for more than 39 years, is the show’s longest-running cast member.

As part of the tribute episode, the cast of THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS will share their favorite memories of working with Cooper, along with personal recollections of their friendships with her. Additionally, interviews with Cooper from the show’s recent 40th anniversary and classic clips of her years on the daytime drama will be included.

“Jeanne Cooper was a legend and we want to give her the tribute she deserves,” said Angelica McDaniel, Senior Vice President, Daytime CBS. “The cast will honor their longtime friend, family member and co-worker in the greatest way possible, as we celebrate her life and vibrant spirit and share it with the audience who loved her as much as we did.”

Syfy Renews Defiance for Season 2

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Syfy has renewed its groundbreaking series Defiance, giving a 13-episode second season order to the critically acclaimed hit that has catapulted Syfy to the top cable drama spot in the time period among adults 18-49, adults 25-54 and total viewers for three consecutive Mondays. Season two of Defiance, produced by Universal Cable Productions, will begin production in Toronto in August for a 2014 premiere, returning as the anchor of Syfy’s Powerful Monday’s block of primetime original series.

Redefining the transmedia experience, Defiance has distinguished itself with an unprecedented partnership between Syfy and Trion Worlds, by creating the first-ever true convergence of television and online gaming. To date, the game has garnered more than 1 million registered accounts while making gaming history as the first online open world shooter to launch on three platforms simultaneously. As the collaboration between show and game continue into a second season, players will have the opportunity to further influence the world of Defiance.

Fox’s Touch Canceled After 2 Seasons

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Touch has been canceled after two seasons.

The show’s series finale will air tonight, May 10 at 9pm ET.

American Idol – Recap & Review – Top 3 Results

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American Idol
Top 3 Results

Original Air Date: May 9, 2013

Patricia Morris Buckley — Sr. Staff Writer
pmb@thetwocentscorp.com

I loved how Ryan came up behind the judges’ table and asked, “Who is leaving tonight?” Of course, at face value it seemed like he was talking about the three remaining contestants. But it also hinted that Randy is leaving, an announcement he just made.

One more week and we’ll have the winner. I don’t know about you, but I’m ready. Idol fatigue is really bad this year.

Grey’s Anatomy – Recap & Review – Readiness is All

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Grey’s Anatomy
Readiness is All

Original Air Date: May 9, 2013

Karen Belgrad – Senior Editor
karenbelgrad@thetwocentscorp.com

The summer of 1993 had one major component. And that was the Proclaimers’ “(I’m Gonna Be) 500 Miles” played on incessant repeat. I wore that cassette single out! So while parts of tonight’s episode maddened me, the hour gets a passing grade for that song alone!

If you thought tonight’s episode would all be set-up for next week, you were about half right. But we also got brain surgery, saws, a marriage proposal, and… adultery. And that last one is bound to cause quite the fan base uproar and I am none too pleased about it myself! Add to all of that an impending super storm and we had quite the hour.