That Fictional Tabloid Gossip Show Got Canceled
Not to confuse this bit of news with TMZ
 

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When word arrived from the television network FX that they were moving forward with Courteney Cox gossip vehicle Dirt, our hearts pitter-pattered as tidbits began to emerge, like Cox basing her cutthroat tabloid editor character on Bonnie Fuller, and how sex tapes would play an important part of the plotline. (Sextapes. Remember those?) Then the show actually appeared on our TV sets and, well, "disappointment" was the only way to describe the mess that we saw. But somehow, FX still had faith. Despite lackluster ratings (even Jennifer Aniston couldn't help) and the cold shoulder from critics, they ordered a second season of Dirt, but that nasty writers strike cut short Cox's gossip revival. And now, the ultimate bad news:

The show has been canceled.

Somehow this news got buried while a certain movie about four New York City gals overshadowed everything else in the world. But Cox – err, Cox Arquette – herself revealed FX's decision at an Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation benefit on Sunday: "It just got canceled."

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No. 1 · Sebastian

I think this show was always misunderstood. I have to say I enjoyed Cox as a ruthless tabloid editor. The pacing and plots were unorthodox for series television and I think that turned off viewers. This was an odd combination of quirky and trashy TV!

Posted: Jun 10, 2008 at 1:23 pm · @Reply · [Flag?]
No. 2 · just me

I loved Dirt!!! So sad it's not being renewed.

Posted: Jun 10, 2008 at 9:07 pm · @Reply · [Flag?]
No. 3 · Sebastian

Yes, Dirt was bitchy scandalous fun (kind of like Jossip!) But what was truly sad was that they didn't get a chance to finish the second season. There are six scripts waiting in a vault forever!

Posted: Jun 11, 2008 at 1:51 am · @Reply · [Flag?]
No. 4 · william

I feel really sorry for Courteney. She was so good in that part, she must be so disappointed after all the hard work. Some of the other shows that keep running are nowhere near as good. Dirt will be missed. Lucy and Don were two great creations.

Posted: Jun 12, 2008 at 5:56 pm · @Reply · [Flag?]
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