May
13
Upfronts: "Moonlight" axed by CBS
That's the word on CBS' frosh vampire drama starring Alex O'Loughlin (and his pecs, pictured left).
There's no official confirmation yet of "Moonlight's" fate, but those in the know say Eye execs were not impressed with the show creatively -- it had quite a bit of behind-the-scenes drama among scribes and producers -- and the ratings in its post-strike return were just not strong enough to warrant a renewal. Also, there was a long-running fight between the network and Warner Bros. TV on money issues for the show (meaning that CBS wanted the studio to spend more and the studio wanted CBS to pony up some too.)
In the real world, "Moonlight," which also starred Shannyn Sossamon (pictured right) was not immortal.
And yes, CBS brass are girding for the wrath of the 
show's small but loyal cadre of bloodthirsty fans. There's always a chance that it could land at another network, but that might be a tough sell with this particular show.
Cynthia Littleton is deputy editor, news development at Variety and a veteran television reporter. 
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Wrath? That's an understatement. I lost my JOB yesterday because of the time I spent supporting Moonlight. Yep, my own fault, but just shows you how dedicated the fans can be.
This is the best show on CBS. It has gotten better and better with each new episode. And now this.
Moonlight DESERVES a second season. DESERVES IT!
Leeser
Moonlightline.com
(562) 256-0910
Posted by: Leeser | May 13, 2008 at 10:39 AM
Dang. That Leeser person sounds like a scary obsessed fan! (That behavior would freak me out if I was a star like Alex.) Loosing your JOB over a TV show? WTF is wrong with YOU?
I loved MOonlight too, but come on!
Maybe another network will pick it up!
Write to NBC - Moonlight would be great pared up with Medium!
Posted by: fuk*CBS | May 13, 2008 at 12:37 PM
I just sent an email to CBS stating my anger over this whole thing. This is a show that won an award before the strike. How can they justify cancelling it after three weeks? A lot of shows' ratings declined but they aren't being pulled. THEY MUST BRING IT BACK. It's my favorite show on TV.
Posted by: Jodi | May 13, 2008 at 02:18 PM
Absolutely devastating!!! This is the worst news I could ever get about Moonlight!!!!!
Umbelivable!!!!!
Outrageous!!! What is CBS thinking?????
I LOVE MOONLIGHT!!!
Saudade, an unique and exclusive Portuguese word that I'd love to keep secret about this show, unfortunatelly Saudade is what I'm already feeling about this stupid cancellation!
Posted by: Flora | May 13, 2008 at 02:56 PM
I kept wanting the show to be better and to do more. I guess it was a money issue and it showed. Ater Buffy, you've got to have a show that does a lot more than be a vampire detective.
Posted by: Dan Zee | May 13, 2008 at 03:10 PM
Leeser sounds like a fat loser who needs a life. Getting fired for supporting a cheesy tv series?! JESUS.
Moonlight had its good moments but the writing really sucked for a majority of the episodes.
Moonlight is DEAD. Let the cast move on to bigger and better things.
Posted by: Penelope | May 13, 2008 at 06:45 PM
Moonlight fans are gathering from noon until whenever..today and tomorrow at the entrance of TheWB and TheCW (4000 Warner Blvd, Burbank CA) to support their favorite vampire.
But don't fret...even though their fangs will be showing, they will only bite if you're a CBS executive.
Let the howling commence...
Posted by: Rafferty Rulz | May 15, 2008 at 10:41 AM
I am very angry about this too! You have to give shows a chance. Examples, Family Guy and the X-files were saved by fanbases. So it's not enough for CBS? No wonder you'll never catch FOX. Listen to your fans, ratings are not all that matter.
Posted by: Karen Walton | May 16, 2008 at 07:30 AM
completly agree....DON'T AXE MOONLIGHT IT'S AMAZING what kind of idiots would cancel a show this good which is obviously doing really well?
Posted by: Natalya Chapman | May 26, 2008 at 10:06 AM