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NBC Cancels 'Smash,' 'The New Normal' and More

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Sat, 11 May 2013 02:28:02 +0000

And the house cleaning continues at NBC! Just hours after announcing the cancellation of 'Go On' and a number of NBC series, along with a surprising renewal for 'Community' NBC has officially bid adieu to struggling musical drama 'Smash,' as well as Ryan Murphy's freshman dramedy 'The New Normal.' Find out what else is kaput at NBC inside!

NBC's 'Smash': Ousted Showrunner Theresa Rebeck Calls Season 2 A "Disaster"

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 01 May 2013 04:26:13 +0000

Even the most casual of 'Smash' viewers knows that what started as a promising Broadway musical drama quickly devolved into the target of critical angst, leading to a complete creative shakeup in season 2 and the replacement of show-runner Theresa Rebeck with 'Gossip Girl' helmer Josh Safran. Now, as the series lies on the verge of cancellation, Rebeck had some rather harsh words for the direction 'Smash' has taken in season 2, and her own involvement in the debacle.

'Smash' Series Finale Moves to Sunday May 26

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:51:30 +0000

No one was exactly surprised when NBC's controversial Broadway drama 'Smash' made the leap to Saturday nights, effectively shelving the series as its second season continued to tank in the ratings. Now, however, it seems NBC has granted the upcoming 'Smash' season 2 finale a spotlight on Sunday night, but will it prove to be the series finale after all?

NBC Releases Full Mid-Season Schedule, Who's Returning?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 12:00:13 +0000

Just minutes ago we heard the glorious news that 'Community' would finally get its long-awaited return on Thursday, February 7, taking over for '30 Rock' after its final season run. But what else of NBC's mid-season line-up? What new series will premiere, and when will returning favorites like 'Smash' or 'Revolution' pick up again? Head inside for all the details on NBC's initial 2013 line-up, or you'll be left out!

Megan Hilty Dishes on 'Smash' Season 2

Alexandra Capotorto — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 12:45:22 +0000

Even though the first season of the NBC show ‘Smash‘ was kind of a smash (we’ll be here all day!), there have been a few shake ups on the show already, and all before the second season! Megan Hilty, who stars as Ivy, gave some dirt on season two.