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FX Cancels Morgan Spurlock’s “30 Days”

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November 10th, 2008 by Wendy

Tagged as: Cancellations,FX

Morgan Spurlock 30 Days cancelled
FX has cancelled Morgan Spurlock’s unscripted series “30 Days,” the network confirmed on Thursday. 30 Days aired for three seasons on FX, but was not picked up for a fourth.

30 Days was an interesting experiment – immersing a person or group of people in an unfamiliar lifestyle of culture for a month. This included looks at jail, living on minimum wage and working in a coal mine, among other episodes.

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Michael J. Fox to Appear in Four Episodes of Rescue Me

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November 5th, 2008 by Wendy

Tagged as: FX,Rescue Me

Michael J Fox guest stars on Rescue Me
It’s always great to see Michael J. Fox back on the small screen. Look for Michael J. Fox to appear in a guest starring role on four episdodes of the FX series “Rescue Me,” playing a wheelchair-bound character.

Michael J. Fox told Entertainment Tonight, “The funny part is me playing a paralyzed guy because I am the opposite of paralyzed. It’s tricky just to even just to be still.”

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Denis Leary’s Slams Autism Diagnoses in New Book, Says Kids “Stupid,” “Lazy”

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October 15th, 2008 by Wendy

Tagged as: FX,Rescue Me

Denis Leary slams autism in new book
Denis Leary is an asshole – that’s sort of his schtick. But in his new book, “Why We Suck: A Feel-Good Guide to Staying Fat, Loud, Lazy and Stupid,” Denis Leary pushes the envelope too far when he blames “inattentive mothers” for autism and says that kids diagnosed with autism are “stupid” or “lazy.”

Likely, Denis Leary won’t be making too many friends with his take on autism. But he’s defnitely getting plenty of attention for his book. Read the rest of this entry »

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FX Cancels The Riches

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October 8th, 2008 by Wendy

Tagged as: Cancellations,FX,The Riches

The Riches cancelled
Aw, say it ain’t so. FX has canceled The Riches after just two seasons.

While I loved seeing Eddie Izzard and Minnie Driver play con-artists on The Riches, I have to admit that this drama piled up on my DVR and I got so behind I had to give up on the show. Read the rest of this entry »

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Sons of Anarchy Renewed for Second Season on FX

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October 7th, 2008 by Wendy

Tagged as: FX

Sons of AnarchySons of Anarchy on FX has definitely been one new show called out as a must see. The biker drama just got picked up for a second season, after just five episodes have aired.

Sons of Anarchy has been a ratings winner, averaging 5.4 million viewers weekly and 3.5 million adults 18-49. Sons of Anarchy is FX’s most successful series since Rescue Me.

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Labor Day TV Marathons Include Scrubs, Mad Men, Dirty Jobs and More

Dirty Jobs, Mike Rowe Labor Day marathon
We already told you about SOAPNet’s 90210 Labor Day marathon – but what about other TV marathons going on during Labor Day weekend? PopCandy.com gives a great rundown of Labor Day marathon showings, including Read the rest of this entry »

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It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Writers Launch Official Blog

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August 27th, 2008 by Wendy

Tagged as: FX,It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia blog
Ooh, fun! A new blog devoted to the behind-the-scenes happenings of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” – brought to you by Patrick Walsh and Sonny Lee, writers for the show.

Check out Paddy’s Irish Pub, which promises to offer up videos and interviews with cast and crew, plus even more behind-the-scenes goodies.

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FX Cancels Nip/Tuck

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July 15th, 2008 by Wendy

Tagged as: FX,Nip/Tuck

FX Nip/Tuck canceled
The critically acclaimed and often over-the-top series Nip/Tuck has been cancelled by FX.

Fans don’t have to worry that Nip/Tuck is leaving the airwaves forever though. Eight new episodes that were filmed for season 5 (but interrupted by the strike) will air in January 2009 and a 19-episode sixth seaon will wrap in 2011.

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