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NBC removes Community from its midseason lineup

NBC released its midseason lineup yesterday, returning 30 Rock to its almost unimpeachable Thursday night comedy block, and bringing the generally lovable Up All Night to its rightful place. Though... wait, if that's 30 Rock, Parks & Rec, The Office, and Up All Night... where's Community?

I don't generally like to break this out, because it needs to be saved for special occasions, but: I will cut someone if this show is canceled. (Haha, kidding, nice police officers!) I'm abandoning all humor here: this is one of the best shows on TV, it expands the boundaries of the sitcom genre, and I refuse to let it die while Two and a Half Men is on the air. I understand that ratings need to be considered, and quality is more or less a secondary thought — let's just all take a moment and ponder that fact — but this is a TV tragedy on the order of the mishandling Friday Night Lights.

But let's get moving: Showtime or HBO, you interested?

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Commentarium (14 Comments)

Nov 15 11 - 9:46am
MSM

Move it away from Big Bang would be a better idea.

Nov 15 11 - 9:58am
Jtrain

People actually watch that pandering excuse for a show (Big Bang Theory that is)?

Nov 15 11 - 10:51am
thinkywritey

This makes no sense. Community is actually getting BETTER.

Nov 15 11 - 11:01am
JJ

The better the show, the less people that get it. It's the law of the tv-universe. Humor sometimes becomes a niche, especially if it's well written.

Nov 16 11 - 11:03am
thinkywritey

You realize you've just created six different timelines...

Nov 15 11 - 11:40am
Kristen

Depending on where you read this isn't true.

Nov 15 11 - 11:40am
Kristen

https://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/45296122/ns/today-entertainment/#.TsKWFIDbjOE

Nov 15 11 - 11:43am
JamesBradyRyan

I know it's not canceled, but... this does not seem good.

Nov 15 11 - 2:10pm
Hey....

Just keep posting the show on Hulu, the internet is a great source for quirky but genius shows.

Nov 15 11 - 3:39pm
nope

I really wish HBO was better about picking up great, struggling properties from other networks. I really believe it could have great success in that area (especially considering its current anemic line-up).

Nov 15 11 - 7:03pm
LittleGH

I will cut someone.

Nov 15 11 - 7:48pm
Ickibod

Season ones: "I'll have...... a birthday cake!" line should be reason enough to keep this show on. Most amazing line in the perfect part of an episode I've ever heard

Nov 15 11 - 7:51pm
Ton

CRISIS ALERT!

Nov 16 11 - 12:11am
Carissa

Really? REALLY? How is this not one of the funniest shows out there for everyone? Can we create a network of only top notch, unappreciated shows? Community...Party Down...

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