Twentieth TV Cancels 'Morning Show'

The syndicator is not renewing The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet for the 2009-10 season. Original episodes will continue through June, with the show leaving the air in September.
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Twentieth Television will not renew "The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet" for the 2009-2010 season, announced Bob Cook, Twentieth Television's president and chief operating officer.

Original programs will continue to be produced through June 2009 and the show will be broadcast daily until September 2009.

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In making the announcement, Cook stated, "We are very proud of The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet. Over the past two years, we set out to produce a high-quality show that provided viewers with an engaging source of entertainment. We believe we accomplished this goal. Unfortunately, the current serious economic conditions made it challenging to continue producing the type of unique program that we wanted to deliver."

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Anthony Belle posted over 3 years ago
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It is alway about the bottom line and not the viewers.
TVCHICK Nickname posted over 3 years ago
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Finally putting that thing out of its misery.
Rich K. posted over 3 years ago
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How I miss watching ‘The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet.’ It was informative and fun and wasn’t full of celebrities talking up their present movie, music, whatever. Mike and Juliet and the staff had a great chemistry. The M & J show had a wealth of fun and interesting segments including, ‘He Said, She Said’ / ‘The Verdict’ / ‘The Men’s Room’ / ‘This for That.’ Always fun and informative. The hour flew by. I often recorded it when I couldn’t be home, to watch later that day. Previous recorded shows still air in Milwaukee on Fox6, an hour later than before. And I watch and record them. I can understand tight budgets, but come on; the powers that be could cut here and there and still keep the M & J show a quality program. I hope someone comes to realize this was a unique show, with a lot going for it, and give it some time to grow a larger audience. Return Mike and Juliet, in the morning, afternoon or evening.

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