R.I.P. Shows That Left Us Too Soon

by Chiron O'Keefe

After hearing of the cancellation of yet another of my favorite shows, The Unusuals , it seemed fitting to share a brief yet poignant glimpse at some of the shows that have fallen victim to the axe. Our relationship had barely begun when you were snatched from me by the cruelest of fates! A sad farewell to recent shows and to those past loves of which the memory of their parting still stings.

RIP 2009:

Life On Mars. This was the first of the heart-breaking cancellations. We loved Detective Sam Tyler who brought a special sexiness to his portrayal of the time-travelling cop who wakes up in 1973 after getting hit by a car. The powers-that-be didn't agree and our flashback to the 70's screeched to a halt.

Life on NBC. A sexy Zen cop coupled with a tough-talking no-nonsense partner with issues of her own. A good crime drama is always welcome and like the aforementioned The Unusuals, this show had good action, intriguing plot lines and characters both quirky and real. Obviously doomed for failure! *shakes fist*

Dirty Sexy Money was another casualty of the epidemic. Okay, fine. It was a trashy, sleazy, no-brainer night-time soap. And your point is? *grin* The Darlings escapades were glitzy entertaining fun, the Dynasty for a new age, and we'll sorely miss the excess.

Eli Stone suffered from more than a brain aneurism when television execs pulled the plug. Granted the premise—a lawyer with a medical time bomb in his skull endures visions that turn him into a modern-day prophet-was a little out there. Still, the episodes intrigued and entertained, doesn't that count for something?

Shows like the compelling and provocative Dollhouse, charming and sweet Cupid, and the lighthearted froth of Samantha Who? also bit the dust. Dang it! Why can't I be one of The Television Deciders? Argh!

Of course, such tragic endings are all too common. Some past loves that still haunt me are Journeyman, New Amsterdam, the incomparable 'Shakespeare in the old west' Deadwood (where's the four hour follow-up movie you promised us HBO???) and one of my absolute favorites, the always entertaining Moonlight

CBS really dropped the bomb on that as the next year HBO debuted their own vampire series True Blood, and of course, the phenomenal success of Stephenie Meyer's Twilight pretty much guaranteed a built-in audience for the hunky Mick St. John if CBS only had the wit to retain this sweeping vamp-drama. *sigh*

Check out the one minute interview with the sexy vampire, Mick St. John!



Thank the goddess summer's treats are already beginning. Tomorrow is the premiere of one of my favorite indulgences, Burn Notice. This already-a-classic spy drama is top-notch, as cool as a frosty martini on a hot summer night.

So tell me, are there any particular cancellations, past or present, that make your blood boil? Any special shows you're glad made the cut? Share your growls or your gratitude!

As always… Smiles to you all!
Chiron O'Keefe
Sidekicks, October 2009, Eirelander Publishing
The Write Soul: www.chironokeefe.blogspot.com


Journeys of self-discovery in both women’s fiction and psychic suspense.

As a toddler, Chiron O’Keefe knew exactly who she wanted to be—Casper the Friendly Ghost. Finding out such an option wasn't available to the living, she focused instead on creating a life filled with giggles and all things otherworldly. Her books reflect her passion for both the light and the dark. Whimsical stories with a touch of romance and shadowy tales that explore the hidden realms of the psyche. Her inspiration springs from a diverse background as a professional astrologer, singer-songwriter and comedy improvisational performer. Avoiding the glare of the spotlight, she now dances on an inner stage, where dreams come to life. In addition to her novels, Chiron also pens motivational essays for writers, posted weekly on her blog, The Write Soul. www.chironokeefe.blogspot.com When asked about her unusual name, she responded, “The name stems from Greek mythology, and very few people pronounce it correctly the first time. Phonetically, it’s Ky-ron. Don’t worry if you stumble, even my “Chiro-practor” gets it wrong!”

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SIDEKICKS, October, 2009, Eirelander Publishing.