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CBS Drops Viva Laughlin

Viva Laughlin has crapped out. After scoring a minuscule 1.2 rating in the 18-to-49 demographic for its premiere on Sunday, CBS is pulling the plug on its musical drama after only two episodes. The Amazing Race will take over the 8 pm slot on November 4. While CBS has new episodes of Jericho ready to go, the network is leaning toward launching it later this season rather than use it as a Laughlin replacement. With a writers strike possible, the network wants fresh scripted shows at the ready. CBS will also want a few weeks to promote Jericho before its premiere.  Reporting by Stephen BattaglioRelated: Viva's Dead! Will Brothers & Sisters' Gay Reverend Return?

TV GuideNews Oct. 22, 2007 at 2:27 p.m. PT

Viva Laughlin has crapped out. After scoring a minuscule 1.2 rating in the 18-to-49 demographic for its premiere on Sunday, CBS is pulling the plug on its musical drama after only two episodes. The Amazing Race will take over the 8 pm slot on November 4. While CBS has new episodes of Jericho ready to go, the network is leaning toward launching it later this season rather than use it as a Laughlin replacement. With a writers strike possible, the network wants fresh scripted shows at the ready. CBS will also want a few weeks to promote Jericho before its premiere. - Reporting by Stephen Battaglio Related: Viva's Dead! Will Brothers & Sisters' Gay Reverend Return?