Why CBS canceled the music comedy involving Hugh Jackman after just two episodes

The CBS 2007 CBS series “Viva Laughlin” became the Blackpool Show Remake, which worked on the BBC One in the mid-2000s. In the British series, David Morrisi played Ripley Holden, a character who was involved in the murder in a local video when he planned to turn him into a hotel and casino. Georgia Taylor played Shiyan, a brazen daughter Ripley, while Sarah Paris reflected Ripley Natalie’s wife, and Previously “Doctor” Star David Tenant He played a police officer who was convinced that Ripley was guilty. “Blackpool” ran six episodes in 2004, and then returned to the 2006 TV under the name “Viva Blackpool”. The main point of sale of the show was that there were several music numbers in each episode. Works Elvis Presley (musical rather than his movies)Elvis Castella, Queen, Billy Idal, Collision and many others were subjected to acting.

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In 2007, Blackpool was adapted to American broadcasts Bob Lower and Peter Bouker (the last of which also created Blackpool). “Viva Laughlin” moved the sale to Laughlin, Nevada, a small town, about 90 minutes southeast of Las Vegas. Now Ripley Holden has played Lloid Owen, while Ellen Woglla has played her daughter, the sports name of Shayen. Similarly, Medchen Omik played Ripley Natalie’s wife, and Eric Winter reflected the police officer on Ripley’s tail. “Viva Laughlin” also showed a noticeable supplement as investor casino Hotshot Nicky Fontana as it plays Usually dazzling Hugh JackmanIn addition to a few musical numbers that cover the famous pop hits (as well as its predecessor).

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If Jackman led to his demonstration to the table, we can expect that “Viva Laughlin” would be much brilliant than “blackpool”. However, few people had to learn about it when the former was canceled only after two episodes. Viva Laughlin made his debut on October 18, 2007, and on October 21 she aired. Five episodes were removed, but the other three have not yet seen the day of the day. Indeed, from this writing, it was thought that these last three episodes could be lost forever.

Of course, it should be noted that “Viva Laughlin” was widely ridiculed when it was released. Review Alessandra Stanley in New York Times He claimed that this is not only the worst new CBS 2007 line show, but also in May’s was the worst premiere episode if you are. She compared the series with Stephen Bochka -Mudrene (but in fact quite good) the 1990 Bomb “Cop Rock”, but noted that “police rock” is exciting its amazing originality. “Viva Laughlin” because it was a remake, felt right away. The idea of ​​musical secrecy of the murder is not bad, it continued, but it was undeniable here.

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No less rigid review by Diana Verts for Newsday Calcked everything that “Viva Laughlin” did incorrectly, from casting to songs. In the first episode were presented “one way or another” Blondi and “Death” sympathy. However, Werts felt that they were sung without passion, stopping the story of the cold in the crown. Despite the participation of the jackman, the poor critical reception of the show in combination with the complete lack of interest among viewers caused CBS panic. As a result, the network seized the series before it could be harmed.

Six episodes of “Viva Laughlin” has been reported to have been removed at all, they should not yet. Indeed, the only known episodes that are now available online Sad -quality booths. CBS really really I didn’t want people to see it. This is one of the cases where any pirate now serves as an archivist.

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Did the CBS remove the rest of the episodes? Probably not quite. Probably completed, fully edited episodes somewhere in the CBS repository. Also, it is also likely that the network wants to keep them there. Why risk another tour of bullying?

The case in this: If “Viva Laughlin” was canceled, Vulture He wrote that it “would like to express my sincere condolences to the acting and crew, and our warm gratitude to the CBS for deprived us of a bad episode.” Oh.

Rip “Viva laughlin”. We hardly knew.