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10 MTV Shows That Never Should Have Been Cancelled
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Apr 14, 2013, 5:56:55 AM4/14/13
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We all have our guilty pleasures when it comes to television shows and
MTV has become the front runner as our eccentric drug dealer in the
last decade or so. Jersey Shore, Laguna Beach, Teen Mom… all shows
that no one really likes to admit they watch, but will never miss an
episode partnered with a nice glass of red.
I, myself, have fallen victim to the MTV parade and have noticed one
thing in particular; most of the shows that I have found intriguing
enough to commit to watching have all been cancelled. Why? Production
value, plot issues, the liquidation of the show’s corresponding
department, or the fact that I was one of five people that actually
enjoyed watching them.
At any rate, the following is my top ten list of shows that I
personally believe MTV was stupid for cancelling.
10. Oddville (1997)
Starting off our list, we have the quirky, somewhat insane talent
show, Oddville. This show brought otherwise ordinary people into light
with their extraordinary and rather “odd” hidden talents. The show was
only on for one season, premiering as a late night delicacy, but was
cancelled for reasons unbeknownst to me.
I assume it was that it wasn’t extremely popular with audiences. That,
or, they ran out of people to showcase their absurdities, which calls
to question the integrity of the now popular Guinness World Records
Gone Wild.
Read more at http://whatculture.com/tv/10-mtv-shows-that-never-should-have-been-cancelled.php#wEv5LuTHtsdymbtF.99
http://whatculture.com/tv/10-mtv-shows-that-never-should-have-been-cancelled.php/2
9. The Inbetweeners (2012)
This one came as quite a shock to me. A brand new show appealing to
lovers of Super Bad and other Apatow flicks, The Inbetweeners was a
show centered around four teenaged boys who were obsessed with sex.
Well, that may be a little blanketed of me to say, but it sets the
scene pretty well. As with the paradigm of such plots, the boys get
themselves into compromising situations that only further restrain
them from achieving their primal instincts of lying with the most
attractive girls that, for some reason, waste their time on our heroes
at all.
In all honesty, it was a pretty funny show. Lots of one-liners and the
problems these boys face aren’t all that unbelievable, which isn’t the
case with most shows these days. The show was cancelled shortly after
its first season ended due to its current popularity with audiences.
I, however, never missed an episode.
Read more at http://whatculture.com/tv/10-mtv-shows-that-never-should-have-been-cancelled.php/2#MUPAQL3BgSAQMzPR.99
http://whatculture.com/tv/10-mtv-shows-that-never-should-have-been-cancelled.php/3
8. MTV’s Now What? (2001-2002)
One of the first MTV sitcoms, this show gave high schoolers a
different view on what high school relationships were meant to be
like. I was a freshmen when this show first came on and watching it
made me want a better life for myself. Set against the backdrop of a
widely successful American Pie, this show was another group of guys
with their own problems, but they somehow come together at the end of
the day and walk off into the sunset.
Starring a pre-O.C. Adam Brody and supporting (and forgettable) cast
members, the show had what it took to survive for at least a three
season stint. It was removed from syndication long before it had a
chance to blossom.
Read more at http://whatculture.com/tv/10-mtv-shows-that-never-should-have-been-cancelled.php/3#hVhqWdq0H1cbhYDe.99
http://whatculture.com/tv/10-mtv-shows-that-never-should-have-been-cancelled.php/4
7. FANatic (1998-2000)
I was a little surprised to see that this show had only been on for
two years. Surely there are enough celebrities and musicians out there
with super-fans that would have died to be given the opportunity to
meet them.
The show recorded two meetings an episode, filled to the brim with
tears, squeals, and uncontrollable knee shaking. When I watched this
show, I was jealous that I was too young to appear on an MTV show (I
was 11 at the time), but I was just as overcome by the surprise as the
lucky super-fan.
It was a feel good show, I believe – as feel good as a show of this
style can be. Now, FANatic has become another legend of MTV shows
passed, but will always deserve a comeback.
Read more at http://whatculture.com/tv/10-mtv-shows-that-never-should-have-been-cancelled.php/4#P0qDbJeZOulEyW2S.99
http://whatculture.com/tv/10-mtv-shows-that-never-should-have-been-cancelled.php/5
6. Singled Out (1995-1998)
I’m not sure I even need to explain this show and how amazing it was.
One of the first reality dating game shows fit for teens, Singled Out
combined mindless elimination with the beauty of a young Jenny
McCarthy and an all or nothing conclusion. It was generally a fun show
to watch!
It wasn’t a whole season of getting to know the finalists or dramatic
rose passing ceremonies. It was good, clean fun. It really never
should have been cancelled, especially if MTV would, much later,
introduce a reality dating show starring Tila Tequilla that would be
as lame and cookie-cutter as the rest of them.
Read more at http://whatculture.com/tv/10-mtv-shows-that-never-should-have-been-cancelled.php/5#5adg61a3Ak2kl1zo.99
http://whatculture.com/tv/10-mtv-shows-that-never-should-have-been-cancelled.php/6
5. Undressed (1999 – 2002)
One of the most sexually charged shows to have ever existed outside of
the premium channels, Undressed was responsible for cold showers all
across the viewing population. Set in college, the show followed
several different students on the road to sexual freedom. The plot was
thin in most places, written purely for the opportunity to connect
three different sexual confrontations, but it did what it was meant to
do: excite audiences into watching more.
Yes, when this show first aired, I was young. Too young to be watching
it, but that didn’t stop me. It helped me see that sexuality wasn’t
something to be ashamed of and that, when the time was right, I could
embrace it. And that right time was college. A lot of people can argue
that the show was distasteful, but when you’re watching a show called
Undressed, what can you really expect?
Read more at http://whatculture.com/tv/10-mtv-shows-that-never-should-have-been-cancelled.php/6#cQi42UkOyGfwWM39.99
http://whatculture.com/tv/10-mtv-shows-that-never-should-have-been-cancelled.php/7
4. Sifl & Olly (1997-1999)
The brainchild of everyone’s favorite quirky songwriter, Liam Lynch,
and his beloved childhood friend, Matt Crocco, the sock puppetry
masterpiece of Sifl & Olly was murdered too soon. Set up as a talk
show of sorts, the show was comprised of mainly Olly’s psychotic
fueled rants and Sifl’s silent head shaking. With several original
segments, such as a home shopping network selling a foot-long hamster,
and a stoner assistant named Chester, the show was successful in
providing what most teens need: a quick paced, hilariously eclectic
show focused around everything and nothing in particular.
Its service to the music industry mirrors that of Beavis and Butthead,
a few clips of songs here and there, but its unique and original
soundtrack is what makes this show one for the ages. It was taken from
us too soon, but that doesn’t stop its wide cult followers from hoping
for a revival.
Read more at http://whatculture.com/tv/10-mtv-shows-that-never-should-have-been-cancelled.php/7#KeFqIz5rQ1yhEttR.99
http://whatculture.com/tv/10-mtv-shows-that-never-should-have-been-cancelled.php/8
3. Clone High (2003)
This cartoon series was only on television for one season. One season!
An absolute outrage for something as original and witty as Clone High.
The premise of bringing historical figures back to life with cloning
and putting them all in high school together is interesting enough,
but to portray their own conflicts with living up to their originals
made for a nice twist set against the backdrop of average teenage
problems.
There was not one historical figure that went unnoticed when
illustrators dove into this show, but their choice of main characters
was fantastic. Abraham Lincoln, Gandhi, Joan of Arc, John F. Kennedy,
and Cleopatra, whom it is safe to say would otherwise never be seen
together, get along, fight, make out, and destroy each other
throughout the series, just as any high school characters would. I
actually had this series on DVD and, not for nothing, but every person
I ever showed it to fell in love and shared in my rage for its
cancellation.
Read more at http://whatculture.com/tv/10-mtv-shows-that-never-should-have-been-cancelled.php/8#Y60bDCk6qLZPO9kp.99
http://whatculture.com/tv/10-mtv-shows-that-never-should-have-been-cancelled.php/9
2. Celebrity Death Match (1998-2002)
What can I say about this show that hasn’t already been said? There
will never be a lack of celebrities that people want to see go toe to
toe in a death match. This was the show that made that a reality. A
claymation portrayal of limb-losing, head-smashing, back-breaking
carnage, Celebrity Death Match paired comedy and violence together
better than anything else either before or after its arrival to MTV.
Though the celebrities themselves were pretty captivating, the show
offered three constants in the two hosts and the referee, all three
respectively engaging and dependable. The show was hilarious, the
action delivered, and, whether they won or lost, all celebrities got
what was coming to them, which was very satisfying.
Read more at http://whatculture.com/tv/10-mtv-shows-that-never-should-have-been-cancelled.php/9#7j51Z5RRrAuOQSxy.99
http://whatculture.com/tv/10-mtv-shows-that-never-should-have-been-cancelled.php/10
1. MTV’s Fear (2000-2002)
Cancelled when it was the top show MTV broadcasted, MTV’s Fear was one
of the first, if not the first, reality horror/paranormal
investigation show. Long before Ghost Hunters, Stranded, and Haunted
Collector were even in the works, this show delivered the terrifying,
gut-wrenching thrill that all of us were looking for in life. Matching
up a group of random citizens, the show sent their contestants to the
“most haunted” places in America (only once sending their cast to
Mexico, which ended terribly and resulted in a new group being sent)
and daring them to perform very strange, borderline masochistic acts
in order to survive through the end of the night to get their promised
$5,000 prize.
Watching the show made you squirm, cover your eyes, and even bring
your legs up onto the couch. It was hard to imagine being sent to a
terrifying place, but then being asked to sit in a jail cell for
thirty-two hours alone in silence? Or to put a noose around your neck
where the rumored ghost had hung himself? No, thank you.
The show was cancelled after its second season due to production
costs, but I sincerely believe it was MTV’s biggest mistake taking
this off the air. Now that MTV is completely rich from entertainment
stains such as The Jersey Shore and 16 and Pregnant, they surely have
enough to re-launch the scariest reality show that was ever on
television.
Read more at http://whatculture.com/tv/10-mtv-shows-that-never-should-have-been-cancelled.php#K7zEMuJESxEGyO5B.99
We all have our guilty pleasures when it comes to television shows and
MTV has become the front runner as our eccentric drug dealer in the
last decade or so. Jersey Shore, Laguna Beach, Teen Mom… all shows
that no one really likes to admit they watch, but will never miss an
episode partnered with a nice glass of red.
I, myself, have fallen victim to the MTV parade and have noticed one
thing in particular; most of the shows that I have found intriguing
enough to commit to watching have all been cancelled. Why? Production
value, plot issues, the liquidation of the show’s corresponding
department, or the fact that I was one of five people that actually
enjoyed watching them.
At any rate, the following is my top ten list of shows that I
personally believe MTV was stupid for cancelling.
10. Oddville (1997)
Starting off our list, we have the quirky, somewhat insane talent
show, Oddville. This show brought otherwise ordinary people into light
with their extraordinary and rather “odd” hidden talents. The show was
only on for one season, premiering as a late night delicacy, but was
cancelled for reasons unbeknownst to me.
I assume it was that it wasn’t extremely popular with audiences. That,
or, they ran out of people to showcase their absurdities, which calls
to question the integrity of the now popular Guinness World Records
Gone Wild.
Read more at http://whatculture.com/tv/10-mtv-shows-that-never-should-have-been-cancelled.php#wEv5LuTHtsdymbtF.99
http://whatculture.com/tv/10-mtv-shows-that-never-should-have-been-cancelled.php/2
9. The Inbetweeners (2012)
This one came as quite a shock to me. A brand new show appealing to
lovers of Super Bad and other Apatow flicks, The Inbetweeners was a
show centered around four teenaged boys who were obsessed with sex.
Well, that may be a little blanketed of me to say, but it sets the
scene pretty well. As with the paradigm of such plots, the boys get
themselves into compromising situations that only further restrain
them from achieving their primal instincts of lying with the most
attractive girls that, for some reason, waste their time on our heroes
at all.
In all honesty, it was a pretty funny show. Lots of one-liners and the
problems these boys face aren’t all that unbelievable, which isn’t the
case with most shows these days. The show was cancelled shortly after
its first season ended due to its current popularity with audiences.
I, however, never missed an episode.
Read more at http://whatculture.com/tv/10-mtv-shows-that-never-should-have-been-cancelled.php/2#MUPAQL3BgSAQMzPR.99
http://whatculture.com/tv/10-mtv-shows-that-never-should-have-been-cancelled.php/3
8. MTV’s Now What? (2001-2002)
One of the first MTV sitcoms, this show gave high schoolers a
different view on what high school relationships were meant to be
like. I was a freshmen when this show first came on and watching it
made me want a better life for myself. Set against the backdrop of a
widely successful American Pie, this show was another group of guys
with their own problems, but they somehow come together at the end of
the day and walk off into the sunset.
Starring a pre-O.C. Adam Brody and supporting (and forgettable) cast
members, the show had what it took to survive for at least a three
season stint. It was removed from syndication long before it had a
chance to blossom.
Read more at http://whatculture.com/tv/10-mtv-shows-that-never-should-have-been-cancelled.php/3#hVhqWdq0H1cbhYDe.99
http://whatculture.com/tv/10-mtv-shows-that-never-should-have-been-cancelled.php/4
7. FANatic (1998-2000)
I was a little surprised to see that this show had only been on for
two years. Surely there are enough celebrities and musicians out there
with super-fans that would have died to be given the opportunity to
meet them.
The show recorded two meetings an episode, filled to the brim with
tears, squeals, and uncontrollable knee shaking. When I watched this
show, I was jealous that I was too young to appear on an MTV show (I
was 11 at the time), but I was just as overcome by the surprise as the
lucky super-fan.
It was a feel good show, I believe – as feel good as a show of this
style can be. Now, FANatic has become another legend of MTV shows
passed, but will always deserve a comeback.
Read more at http://whatculture.com/tv/10-mtv-shows-that-never-should-have-been-cancelled.php/4#P0qDbJeZOulEyW2S.99
http://whatculture.com/tv/10-mtv-shows-that-never-should-have-been-cancelled.php/5
6. Singled Out (1995-1998)
I’m not sure I even need to explain this show and how amazing it was.
One of the first reality dating game shows fit for teens, Singled Out
combined mindless elimination with the beauty of a young Jenny
McCarthy and an all or nothing conclusion. It was generally a fun show
to watch!
It wasn’t a whole season of getting to know the finalists or dramatic
rose passing ceremonies. It was good, clean fun. It really never
should have been cancelled, especially if MTV would, much later,
introduce a reality dating show starring Tila Tequilla that would be
as lame and cookie-cutter as the rest of them.
Read more at http://whatculture.com/tv/10-mtv-shows-that-never-should-have-been-cancelled.php/5#5adg61a3Ak2kl1zo.99
http://whatculture.com/tv/10-mtv-shows-that-never-should-have-been-cancelled.php/6
5. Undressed (1999 – 2002)
One of the most sexually charged shows to have ever existed outside of
the premium channels, Undressed was responsible for cold showers all
across the viewing population. Set in college, the show followed
several different students on the road to sexual freedom. The plot was
thin in most places, written purely for the opportunity to connect
three different sexual confrontations, but it did what it was meant to
do: excite audiences into watching more.
Yes, when this show first aired, I was young. Too young to be watching
it, but that didn’t stop me. It helped me see that sexuality wasn’t
something to be ashamed of and that, when the time was right, I could
embrace it. And that right time was college. A lot of people can argue
that the show was distasteful, but when you’re watching a show called
Undressed, what can you really expect?
Read more at http://whatculture.com/tv/10-mtv-shows-that-never-should-have-been-cancelled.php/6#cQi42UkOyGfwWM39.99
http://whatculture.com/tv/10-mtv-shows-that-never-should-have-been-cancelled.php/7
4. Sifl & Olly (1997-1999)
The brainchild of everyone’s favorite quirky songwriter, Liam Lynch,
and his beloved childhood friend, Matt Crocco, the sock puppetry
masterpiece of Sifl & Olly was murdered too soon. Set up as a talk
show of sorts, the show was comprised of mainly Olly’s psychotic
fueled rants and Sifl’s silent head shaking. With several original
segments, such as a home shopping network selling a foot-long hamster,
and a stoner assistant named Chester, the show was successful in
providing what most teens need: a quick paced, hilariously eclectic
show focused around everything and nothing in particular.
Its service to the music industry mirrors that of Beavis and Butthead,
a few clips of songs here and there, but its unique and original
soundtrack is what makes this show one for the ages. It was taken from
us too soon, but that doesn’t stop its wide cult followers from hoping
for a revival.
Read more at http://whatculture.com/tv/10-mtv-shows-that-never-should-have-been-cancelled.php/7#KeFqIz5rQ1yhEttR.99
http://whatculture.com/tv/10-mtv-shows-that-never-should-have-been-cancelled.php/8
3. Clone High (2003)
This cartoon series was only on television for one season. One season!
An absolute outrage for something as original and witty as Clone High.
The premise of bringing historical figures back to life with cloning
and putting them all in high school together is interesting enough,
but to portray their own conflicts with living up to their originals
made for a nice twist set against the backdrop of average teenage
problems.
There was not one historical figure that went unnoticed when
illustrators dove into this show, but their choice of main characters
was fantastic. Abraham Lincoln, Gandhi, Joan of Arc, John F. Kennedy,
and Cleopatra, whom it is safe to say would otherwise never be seen
together, get along, fight, make out, and destroy each other
throughout the series, just as any high school characters would. I
actually had this series on DVD and, not for nothing, but every person
I ever showed it to fell in love and shared in my rage for its
cancellation.
Read more at http://whatculture.com/tv/10-mtv-shows-that-never-should-have-been-cancelled.php/8#Y60bDCk6qLZPO9kp.99
http://whatculture.com/tv/10-mtv-shows-that-never-should-have-been-cancelled.php/9
2. Celebrity Death Match (1998-2002)
What can I say about this show that hasn’t already been said? There
will never be a lack of celebrities that people want to see go toe to
toe in a death match. This was the show that made that a reality. A
claymation portrayal of limb-losing, head-smashing, back-breaking
carnage, Celebrity Death Match paired comedy and violence together
better than anything else either before or after its arrival to MTV.
Though the celebrities themselves were pretty captivating, the show
offered three constants in the two hosts and the referee, all three
respectively engaging and dependable. The show was hilarious, the
action delivered, and, whether they won or lost, all celebrities got
what was coming to them, which was very satisfying.
Read more at http://whatculture.com/tv/10-mtv-shows-that-never-should-have-been-cancelled.php/9#7j51Z5RRrAuOQSxy.99
http://whatculture.com/tv/10-mtv-shows-that-never-should-have-been-cancelled.php/10
1. MTV’s Fear (2000-2002)
Cancelled when it was the top show MTV broadcasted, MTV’s Fear was one
of the first, if not the first, reality horror/paranormal
investigation show. Long before Ghost Hunters, Stranded, and Haunted
Collector were even in the works, this show delivered the terrifying,
gut-wrenching thrill that all of us were looking for in life. Matching
up a group of random citizens, the show sent their contestants to the
“most haunted” places in America (only once sending their cast to
Mexico, which ended terribly and resulted in a new group being sent)
and daring them to perform very strange, borderline masochistic acts
in order to survive through the end of the night to get their promised
$5,000 prize.
Watching the show made you squirm, cover your eyes, and even bring
your legs up onto the couch. It was hard to imagine being sent to a
terrifying place, but then being asked to sit in a jail cell for
thirty-two hours alone in silence? Or to put a noose around your neck
where the rumored ghost had hung himself? No, thank you.
The show was cancelled after its second season due to production
costs, but I sincerely believe it was MTV’s biggest mistake taking
this off the air. Now that MTV is completely rich from entertainment
stains such as The Jersey Shore and 16 and Pregnant, they surely have
enough to re-launch the scariest reality show that was ever on
television.
Read more at http://whatculture.com/tv/10-mtv-shows-that-never-should-have-been-cancelled.php#K7zEMuJESxEGyO5B.99
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Adam H. Kerman
Apr 14, 2013, 12:50:30 PM4/14/13
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>http://whatculture.com/tv/10-mtv-shows-that-never-should-have-been-cancelled.php
>At any rate, the following is my top ten list of shows that I
>personally believe MTV was stupid for cancelling.
How can Dead at 21 be missing?
>At any rate, the following is my top ten list of shows that I
>personally believe MTV was stupid for cancelling.
Mason Barge
Apr 14, 2013, 1:25:59 PM4/14/13
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I was all ready to get snarky but I have to admit, a couple of these
actually sound fairly good.
The only problem with watching a show on MTV is that I feel like I
want to use hand disinfectant afterwards. (No crude comments
required.)
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