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I’m confirmed that NBC is considering cancelling My Name Is Earl due to low ratings and escalating costs. The 20th Century TV show’s producers are resisting the drastically reduced licensing fee they’re being offered. So word is that Kevin Reilly could pick up the show, which he originally developed when he was NBC Entertainment prez, for the Fox network, where he is now. Fox’s own comedy development is weak, with Boldly Going Nowhere near dead and projects like the derivative Cop House a better fit for Comedy Central. But 20th TV needs a few more years of Earl for additional syndication value. As for NBC, everything is low-rated, even its critical hits like 30 Rock. But I bet if NBC owned the show, it would stay on the air. So maybe the network execs will reconsider if they realize the show may head to a competitor.
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I know that quality doesn’t always guarantee longevity, but c’mon! My Name Is Earl is one of the most unique, original, funny, and fearless programs on the air. I don’t have much in the way of appointment television any more, but I always make sure I’m there for Earl. The thought of it being tossed on the scrapheap for yet another 22 minutes of cookie-cutter comedy is too depressing to contemplate.
Ugh, NBC is such a downer, remember Seinfeld and Friends? Now they don’t even have ER anymore.
The Office stopped being funny last year and as far as I can tell 30 Rock is the only worth watching on that channel.
Earl has run its course. I used to be a diehard fan and now can care less. They stretched out the storylines too long to meet episode demand from nbc.
Funny all the hate on chuck.. its the only series NBC has that’s watched in our house, and we watch it religiously.
Earl is best when they stick to the premise. I love the list and the characters.
Chuck on the other hand is a lame premise executed weakly — it’s supposed to be a comedy, right? Chuck is batting .000 on chuckles.
I LOVE Earl. I’m a girl and I don’t drink beer. It’s awesomely funny. I am known to snort-laugh and pee my pants if I laugh too hard. Thanks “Earl”.
Since I TIVO everything I like – it doesn’t matter where or when it goes. Isn’t that why all networks ratings are low? Cause of all the DVR’s? I mean who really watches everything when it airs anymore? Maybe one or two shows, but the majority is recorded. Right?
Maybe they just need to clean house with their writing staff. The show could use a facelift. Possibly bring in some new writers with a different perspective instead of holding on to the same old tired ones that have been with the show the past four years. And I would like to see more Crabman. He is great character.
Earl should do some urban story lines. Maybe he should go to the ghetto? Blacks and rednecks could make for a really funny storyline. Plus it would be something original for Earl. Don’t think he has done it yet.
My Name Is Earl is my favorite show on TV.
Greg Garcia is a master when it comes to comedy.
Marc Buckland awsome Director.
All I KNOW IS THE SHOW MAKE ME LAUGH AND LAUGH.
Earl is a very funny show.
I love all the characters.
Jason Lee is so very talented.
Ethen Suplee is so funny I can’t get enough.
The beautiful Jamie Pressley..a wonderful comedian… reminds me of the great Lucille Ball.
Eddie the CrabMan….oh my god….what a riot.
Nadine who play’s Catalina. wow a real HOT TAMALE!!!!!!!!!
My only complaint about the show is why isn’t it a full HOUR ?????
The new NBC comedy “Community” looks really funny, unfortunately it’s replacing Earl rather than P&R. The only reason I’ve watched P&R is because it came after Earl, which is decent, and before The Office, which is usually good. Obviously, that’s what NBC was trying to do, squeezing the new show between their two oldest shows on “Comedy Night.” But, I think I’m going to stop watching P&R.
My Name is Earl is brilliant! I love that show & I’m not a ‘beer drinking dumb guy’ – I’m a grad student soon to sit for the CPA exam. I will miss the hell out of these characters, Crab-man & Joy are the BEST.
I hope FOX picks it up!!!
How about making “Earl: The Movie” – then returning to TV with new series?
Yes a movie would be a fantastic idea omg id go see it in theathres more than once.
You’re not supposed to have your season finale be a 2-parter if you’re going to get cancelled! Who is Earl Jr.’s dad?????
My name is Earl is only bad when they try to be gimmicky. (“Scratch and sniff”? Seriously?) They have some pacing issues but overall it is a good show.
I love love LOVE me some Office, though! I’ve never heard of Boldly Going Nowhere before, but it sounds like it’s living up to its title (sorry…I couldn’t resist).
put earl back on it was the best show ever