WIPEOUT,LAURA AND PERSON OF INTEREST
@TVGMMattRoush
Question: Has Wipeout been canceled? It’s a dumb, mindless-fun show to watch! Thanks and love your column. — Peter
Matt Roush: Thank you. ABC never officially canceled Wipeout, but it’s no longer listed as an ongoing series on their website, and the network seems more committed to reviving classic game shows like $100,000 Pyramid and To Tell the Truth in the wake of last summer’s surprise hit Celebrity Family Feud. It’s not out of the question that ABC could revive the show again, but you’ll probably have to look elsewhere for your dumb fun this summer.
Question: Will NBC be renewing The Mysteries of Laura? — Lee
Matt Roush: Still unclear, and that decision may not be made until it’s time to announce the new fall lineup in mid-May.
Question: Is there any way Person of Interest could go to a different format or channel to keep it going? Great show. — Lynn
Matt Roush: With all of these new streaming options — Netflix extending the life of A&E’s Longmire is a classic example — much depends on how the producers end the run on CBS. Lots of variables here, but I’m approaching this long-delayed final season as the end of the story. At least for now.
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