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Last month, ABC cancelled Tim Allen’s Last Man Standing TV show after six successful seasons, shocking fans and entertainment media alike. Now, CMT is in early talks to save the sitcom and greenlight a seventh season, much like it rescued Nashville, after the Alphabet Network’s cancellation.
A family comedy, Last Man Standing also stars Nancy Travis, Molly Ephraim, Kaitlyn Dever, Amanda Fuller, Jordan Masterson, Flynn Morrison, Jonathan Adams, Christoph Sanders, and Hector Elizondo. The ABC TV series centers on straight-talker Mike Baxter (Allen); this marketing director for the Outdoor Man sporting goods stores is a man surrounded by women.
CMT Considers Saving Last Man Standing
THR reports:
The Viacom-owned network is in preliminary talks to revive canceled Tim Allen comedy Last Man Standing. Insiders stress talks are in the early stages as CMT is exploring if it can revive the expensive show at a price point that works for the niche cable network. It’s unclear if a deal will be made as insiders cautioned that a renewal at CMT may be a long shot given the price tag on the veteran series. Also unclear is how big of a renewal the show could get as everything from a short order to multiple-season/20-episode run have been rumored. 20th TV, which has already placed calls to writers about a potential revival, and CMT declined comment.
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Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter after the upfronts, 20th Century Fox Television’s Howard Kurtzman singled out Last Man Standing as the most disappointing and surprising pass. “If there’s a way to bring it back, we will explore those opportunities,” he said.
A Last Man Standing revival would come a year after CMT revived Nashville after ABC canceled the country music drama. The series, starring Hayden Panettiere, became the cabler’s most-watched original scripted effort and helped launch its limited series Sun Records. CMT would be a natural new home for Last Man Standing, as the network sees strong returns from syndicated repeats of the comedy. The series would also help bolster CMT’s increased push for scripted originals, which includes Still the King.
Last Man Standing: A Look at the Ratings
The sixth season of Last Man Standing averaged a 1.15 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 6.41 million viewers. Compared to the fifth season, it was down by only 5% in both measures, which isn’t bad after six seasons.
Although when sorted by ratings demo numbers Last Man Standing ranks 12th among the 25 scripted ABC TV shows we’re tracking, in terms of average total audience size it’s a top three show. That’s a strong performance on Friday nights, when the available audience is smaller. In addition to performing well on ABC, Last Man Standing is successful in syndication.
One of the reasons ABC didn’t renew Last Man Standing is that the network does not receive syndication profits. That’s because 20th Century Fox Television produces the sitcom. Previously, the network had negotiated with the studio to secure lower licensing fees. That didn’t come to pass, this time around.
What do you think? Would you follow the Last Man Standing TV series to CMT? Let us know, below.
Hooray to CMT if they bring back. This was the best show ABC had. They’re other comedies made little to no sense. They say it wasn’t political, but seriously no sooner Does Trump become president and the show is cancelled. I love the fact that his character spoke his mind. What happened to saying what you want w/o having to be politically Correct. If it goes to CMT I will watch I DO NOT Watch ABC nor will I again. Unless this show came back to it. I am a fellow Ham operator and to know that Tim in real… Read more »
This show is hilarious. Do not understand the cancellation. Hoping it will get another chance on CMT
I have actually stopped watching ABC and when I get up in the morning I put on CMT and watch all day and would love to see new episodes of Last Man Standing please bring it back
Please bring back Last Man Standing I watched it every week I couldn’t wait to watch it. I’m so glad that CMT runs reruns several in a row I love this show it is so real it makes you laugh at life
My whole family always watched ” Last Man Standing ” we love the Actors and its so funny.. We never missed it..please bring it back.. We always looked forward to watch after a long week of stress either from work, life or stuck in bed being sick.. We love the cast and the show.. We miss it not being on No more..
My daughter and I love watching Last Man Standing. We hope it will come back. It is one of the few shows she will watch. My son with autism will watch occasionally also.
Yes, my household would watch new episodes of Last Man Standing on CMT. We watch the syndicated episodes on CMT & Hallmark Channel.
We definitely would continue every week to watch Last Man Standing. One of our favorite shows and we’ve watched all of the reruns at least twice.
One of the best shows on television. It would be a great disappointment if it isn’t renewed.
Absolutely would watch. This is a great show ecpressing feelings that we in middle america can agree on. Its funny, the stars are top notch, and play well off each other. Its not afraid to show a different opinion. Please save LMS. CMT has become my favorite channel.
Best comedy currently on television. Absolutely would watch. Shame on ABC for cancelling an excellent show just because it presents views that differ from their left sided executives.
I would most definitely watch. One of the best sitcoms out there. ABC is losing big time cancelling this show. GREAT SHOW DONT LET OT BE CANCELLED.
Would definitely watch. Trying to get CMT on my cable lineup for the sole purpose of watching Last Man Standing if they pick it up.
That would be so great if they pick it up, I love the show!!! PLEASE save it!!!
ABSOLUTELY! I watch a few sitcoms, but always choose LMS first. Is the only sitcom my husband will watch. Please, please somebody pick it up!
Yes I would watch LMS on CMT or any network that decided to pick it up. The show is hilarious, and the cast is the best!
ABC is crazy to let it go.