http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bryela/ "Boston Legal", one of the most consistently clever and funny U.S. shows on TV these days, looks to have been cancelled. ABC announced yesterday that it has picked up nine of its major primetime scripted series for a new season starting in the Fall. Returning shows include hits like "Brothers & Sisters," "Desperate Housewives," "Grey's Anatomy," "Lost," and "Ugly Betty". Four of the nine are also newcomers this past season - "Dirty Sexy Money," "Private Practice," "Pushing Daisies," "Samantha Who?". 'Boston' however is not on the list. On the one hand it isn't a huge surprise considering the show does only respectable (albeit not major) ratings numbers. On the other though, its frequent industry accolades and key viewer demographic figures (the show gets more highly educated and wealthy viewers than practically any other drama on the box) make it one of the network's most profitable shows. David E. Kelley Productions however still plans to finish its 22-episode order of this season (only 14 were finished pre-strike) and it could be back in front of cameras as soon as next Wednesday - making it the first drama to resume shooting post-strike. Whilst the network hasn't officially announced a cancellation, it's notable absence (and that of Anne Heche drama "Men in Trees") has raised some eyebrows. In any case if it has been nixed, the network has given the producers eight episodes to wrap up storylines. Tue, 12 Feb 2008 10:0:26 CST en-us 3 http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bryela/#sig4829814 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I just got into Boston Legal! It\'s hilarious! http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bryela/#sig4713946 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST Finally, programming that addresses topics of today and appeals to discerning audiences...keep hope alive! Save Boston Legal. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bryela/#sig4404867 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this Petition.FINALLY, A DECENT SHOW FOR PEOPLE 40 AND OVER,,,,WASN'T ONE OF YOUR LAST SHOWS WITH HENRY GIBSON AS THE JUDGE ABOUT THE SAME TOPIC? http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bryela/#sig4402308 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bryela/#sig4396793 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bryela/#sig4395422 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I strongly support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bryela/#sig4323633 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I suport this petition. Please save Boston Legal. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bryela/#sig3856403 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST Boston Legal is on of the best written and acted shows to ever be on television. I think the program executive needs to be fired!!!! http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bryela/#sig3852830 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST Please keep Boston Legal alive! http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bryela/#sig3848533 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bryela/#sig3848214 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bryela/#sig3848044 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST Prrrrrrr... :) How could they cancel such a great show? http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/bryela/#sig3847690 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST Boston Legal is the best show ever!!!!