Diagnosis for 3 Lbs: Cancelled
By Jim Benson -- Broadcasting & Cable, 11/29/2006 6:37:00 PM
CBS has pulled its new medical drama 3 lbs. from the schedule immediately after just three airings.
The series featuring Stanley Tucci, about an arrogant neurosurgeon who takes on a new partner, had declined steadily since its premiere, falling from a 2.9 rating in its debut to 2.7 and then 2.4 among adults 18-49.
In its final airing at 10 p.m. Tuesday, the show fell substantially in fast nationals from lead-in The Unit (3.4 rating/9 share) and 14% from the prior season time period average of 2.8/8.
Over the three weeks, it finished 16% below the prior time period occupant, the cancelled Smith (3.2/9 vs. 2.7/7).
Next Tuesday, CBS had planned to run 3 lbs. in place of a rerun of The Unit at 9, followed by the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show special at 10. But now the plan is to keep The Unit at 9.
In subsequent weeks, CBS is expected to air one of its crime drama reruns in the 10 p.m. slot.
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Both my husband and I are over 50 and we enjoyed this new show immensely...I'm assuming the question was asked because the previous poster enjoyed the show as well...imagine...an intelligent medical drama where nudity and crass humor are NOT the order of the day...well, maybe this kind of quality is wasted on the average tv watcher. We are sad to see it go.
Liz & Bob
Liz Stockton - 12/1/2006 6:15:00 PM EST -
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Robert Brown - 11/30/2006 11:20:00 AM EST -
Did any one over 50 watch 3 lbs.? Just curious. Did all 130 million of us disappear recently?
Jon Currie - 11/30/2006 10:24:00 AM EST
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