TV quick hits: Bethenny Frankel’s show canceled; news on ‘Penny Dreadful,’ Octavia Spencer
We’ll start this TV quick hits article with news that many a daytime soap fan probably saw coming: The end of another series after a short time on the air.
While “Bethenny” will continue for at least the end of the season, the show is not going to e returning for another go-around in the fall, meaning that it joins shows hosted by Katie Couric and so many more in getting the ax. As for the reason for all of these cancellations, the simple answer is just that there is just way too much variety out there. There only going to be so many people with the ability to survive in such a competitive market.
In a statement (per Deadline), Bethenny’s studio Telepictures had the following to say:
“We are incredibly proud of the creativity, passion and professionalism Bethenny and her staff brought to daytime each and every day and look forward to finishing out the season with more great original episodes … While we are disappointed not to be able to bring the series back for a second season, we remain convinced that she has a unique voice and that she will continue to be successful in the future.”
As for some other stories…
Mel Brooks’ new appearance – The entertainment icon will be on “Conan” on February 18, which is going to serve as a tribute to Sid Caesar. The legendary host and TV pioneer died earlier this week.
Octavia Spencer finds a home – After failing to get the remake of “Murder, She Wrote” off the ground, the former star of “The Help” will star in “Red Band Society,” a Fox pilot about a group of young people who bond in a hospital over surprising circumstances. Spencer will play the part of Nurse Jackson, who oversees many of them.
Finally, take a look below at the latest trailer for Showtime’s “Penny Dreadful.” Odds are, you will be very spooked at the end of it, and more excited for this show’s premiere later in the spring.
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