Why Not, "Emily"?

CNN.com - Why did ABC cancel 'Emily' after 1 show? - Jan 23, 2006

TV executives make me sick. They must be the stupidest people on planet Earth. Why else would they spend millions of dollars on a new sitcom and then cancel it after only one airing? Could it be they hadn't even read the script before OK-ing the huge publicity campaign for the new show?

That is exactly what happened, according to ABC entertainment president Stephen McPherson. Six episodes of "Emily's Reasons Why Not" starring super-cutey Heather Graham were filmed, but only one episode aired, to poor ratings. Once the powers that be finally bothered to watch the show, they decided they didn't like it so they pulled plug. That takes balls. It takes even more balls to flagrantly waste your corporate shareholder's money and then casually admit the fact without batting an eye.

Actually, I don't give a crap about network television, but I did watch the first episode of "Emily" and although it was not Shakespeare, it certainly wasn't any worse than the rest of the garbage polluting the airwaves. Besides, I really like Heather Graham and I was hoping the show would be a big hit for her, especially since her face is plastered on dozens of billboards advertising the show all around Los Angeles.

Oh well, I guess it's a big disappointment for everyone concerned and not a nice birthday present for Heather, who turns 36 on January 29th. Happy Birthday, Heather!