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(Nov. 21) -- ABC is breaking out a huge pre-Thanksgiving hatchet, reportedly canceling three major primetime shows.

According to EOnline.com's Kristin Dos Santos, 'Pushing Daisies,' 'Eli Stone' and 'Dirty Sexy Money' were all canceled by the network. Kristin Chenoweth, who stars on the critically-praised 'Daisies,' called the news "bittersweet."

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Canceled Shows in 08

Show: 'Pushing Daisies'
Network: ABC
Seasons On-Air: 2

Ron Tom, ABC

Show: 'Eli Stone'
Network: ABC
Seasons On-Air: 2

Richard Cartwright, ABC

Show: 'Dirty Sexy Money'
Network: ABC
Seasons On-Air: 2

Michael Desmond, ABC

Show: 'Lipstick Jungle'
Network: NBC
Seasons On-Air: 2

Nicole Rivelli, NBC

Show: 'Boston Legal'
Network: ABC
Seasons On-Air: 5

ABC

Show: 'King of the Hill'
Network: FOX
Seasons On-Air: 13

FOX

Show: 'My Own Worst Enemy'
Network: NBC
Seasons On-Air: 1

Paul Drinkwater, NBC

Show: 'Do Not Disturb'
Network: FOX
Seasons On-Air: 1

Ray Mickshaw, FOX

Speaking with E!, 'Daisies' exec Bryan Fuller said that "[ABC president] Steve McPherson called me and said, 'We gave it the best shot we could.'" The remaining episodes that have already been shot will likely continue to air on ABC.

Chenoweth, who calls her 'Daisies' stint "one of my most happiest times of my career," says she thinks the writers strike did the show in.

The E! report doesn't offer up much detail when it comes to the 'Eli Stone' and 'Dirty Sexy Money' cancellations. The report says they don't have "any info beyond the confirmation from sources who work on the show that they were told it's over."

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RosePetal1219

02:34 PMJan 27 2009

I understand ABC is cancelling Dirty Sexy Money because of the Economy. Well if the idea of "RICH" characters offend viewers then why doesn't ABC cancel there daytime soaps? AMC has rich Adam & Erica; OLTL has Victoria Lord; & GH has the Quartermanes. What gives ABC...oh & not a day goes by that we don't hear about how rich Opera is. Why not cancel her??

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R1PUGH

06:22 AMNov 27 2008

Shows like 'The Biggest Loser' won't be canceled because networks don't have to pay real actors. They get common people off the street that they pay $100,000 for a season opposed to paying seasoned actors $100,000 an episode. If viewers stop watching 'reality' garbage and demand networks air good dramatic entertainment, the reality tv show era would end in a a season.

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Tschirgiger

03:23 PMNov 26 2008

I can't believe you are cancelling Dirty Sexy Money..That is my favorite show..Why don't you cancel stupid shows like Biggest Loser and some of those other reality shows..Also, Pushing Daisies and Eli Stone are very good shows..I think you need to look around before cancelling any of these shows!!!!!!!!

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Jumphigh83

10:32 AMNov 26 2008

Probably cant "do" religion on TV...that would be too controversial! More murder and mayhem .... I will miss Eli Stone...

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ESpiritWater

09:22 PMNov 26 2008

This is the worst Thanksgiving I ever had.... freezing to death in my room (not hardly any oil left), my roommate left, he told me he's turning the electric off in a few days, not enough money for rent, no phone when the electric's turned off, the only good thing is I'm expecting a new car tomorrow (a used one, but "new" to me!) Guess we should be thankful for the little things! Maybe I'll buy a pumpkin pie tomorrow and gorge on it while I play on the Internet in my ice-cold room!!

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A1Tours

03:47 PMNov 25 2008

I enjoy all three of these shows, especially Eli Stone, along with Dirty Sexy Money and Pushing Daisies. I think the writers are at fault with Daisies, so replace them, NOT the shows themselves. I love watching Eli get messages from God and venturing to help people in this modern world - it is uplifting and encouraging and hopefully pushes folks to try to be better people. Don't cut it, Please!!!

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Acezeonpilot

05:29 AMNov 25 2008

now if only that ax would cut ugly betty and desperate house hoes then people will actually find real things to do instead of grow fat in front of the tv

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Whodatme

05:05 PMNov 24 2008

Get a life and go outside and play with your kids

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