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Deathwatch Update: “Smith” and “Kidnapped”

October 06, 2006

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Well, folks, it doesn’t look good.

The Ray Liotta-led ensemble drama “Smith” is all but dead. CBS has taken it off the schedule and halted production, effectively killing it.

Additionally, NBC’s “Kidnapped” was pulled from its regular time slot and moved to Saturday nights, where it will run out its final 13 episodes and die peacefully in its sleep.

While many had come to us with questions about “The Knights of Prosperity” (ABC) – we have kept it on the Deathwatch. ABC has postponed the premiere of “Knights,” supposedly because they have a lot of faith in it. Critics (good ones!) have seen the show, and agree that it has a very good shot at success as a mid-season replacement. Current odds = 8:1.

In other news, this week was a blend of stagnation and rapid movement.

Comments

SUSIE wrote:

Although CBS won't OFFICIALLY say that it has cancelled SMITH, actions speak louder than words. SMITH is no longer a show listed on the CBS website!!!

posted at October 6, 2006 07:19 PM

anuj wrote:

this had to happen,it was getting over the edge,episode by episode with its slow lame story .
i was really a bigfan of this show at first .
Ray Liotta shud stick to the movies.the tv is not a place for him.

posted at October 6, 2006 08:49 PM

Susie wrote:

OH Man, I loved "Smith", but of course if got put up against FX's Nip/Tuck and Boston Legal..I hope they give it another chance, Ray Liotta is Great.

posted at October 6, 2006 09:46 PM

random girl wrote:

NO NO NO! It better not get cancelled already. Oh wait, that's right...if I like it...it gets cancelled!

posted at October 6, 2006 10:39 PM

wendy wrote:

This is the most action-filled of all the new shows. I cannot believe they canceled it. Everything else is a bore and more like an evening soap opera than action-filled drama. Virginia Madsen is awesome in it and so is Ray Liotta. Too bad..

posted at October 7, 2006 11:05 AM

chris wrote:

Could someone please direct me to the best way i can try to save "Smith".

posted at October 7, 2006 11:36 AM

Meske wrote:

Save Smith! Someone please start a campaign to keep this quality show on. I just can't believe how quick a network can be to cancel a show in which they have invested so boldly. I though it was great. CBS, give it some time, will ya?

posted at October 7, 2006 04:19 PM

gina wrote:

i'm so sad that kidnapped is cancelled or on death's door... it's the greatest show missed by the Nielsen radar. WHO MAKES UP NIELSEN anyway? how do i get on the list. this sucks.

posted at October 9, 2006 02:39 AM

Allison wrote:

Why do networks insist on canceling shows before they're even given a fair chance? The show may not the best on TV, but I was pulled in after the first episode.
'Smith' took over the spot 'The Amazing Race' occupied, and that show, despite low ratings, has loyal fans and the adoration of critics.
I want to know how I become a Nielson household...then maybe all the networks would

posted at October 10, 2006 01:59 PM

Leigh Vance wrote:

Why would a network that had a great show with big name actors and a really good story line pull it off the schedule so quickly?They suck!Put Smith back on the air!!! Give it a chance!!!!

posted at October 11, 2006 03:21 PM

Brooke wrote:

CBS made a HUGE mistake taking SMITH off the air. SMITH in my opinion was the best thing since CSI. SMITH was the best new show of the season, I couldn't wait to watch. It had everything action, drama, suspense....Simon Baker. Stupid move CBS.

posted at October 12, 2006 05:53 PM

cold canuck wrote:

Well, must be the cold air flowing that kept our announcement short and sweet "Smith has been cancelled". Don't waste much time up here. Unfortunately Canadians are not counted in the Nielsen ratings which may have helped a show like Smith stay on the air.

posted at October 12, 2006 07:34 PM

Patty wrote:

Oh great! My 2 favorite new shows are both being cancelled or close to it. Smith and Kidnapped (brilliant show), both smart, and well-cast are MIA. How the hell do I get a Neisen box? C'mon tv execs give them a chance.

posted at October 13, 2006 08:25 AM

jen wrote:

Maybe kidnapped can be saved. It's a great show that just got better after its pilot. The first season story is awesome. Episode 2 is available on the nbc site. NBC will air the whole 13 episodes on Saturdays starting Oct. 21

posted at October 13, 2006 11:58 AM

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