ABC Cancels 'The Whole Truth'

ABC announced that they would not be ordering any further episodes of the Rob Morrow-Maura Tierney series, 'The Whole Truth.' 

The network had originally ordered 13 episodes, and will air the entire 13, but that will be all. 

A new episode of the drama,  is still scheduled to air Wednesday, but it's unclear when exactly the remaining new episodes will air beyond that. Work on the show's initial 13-episode order will continue until mid-December,

'Truth' becomes the 4th series this fall to be cancelled joining 'Lone Star,' 'My Generation,' and 'Outlaw.'

In addition to the cancellation news, ABC announced that it given full season orders to 'No Ordinary Family,'  'Better With You,' and 'Brothers & Sisters.'  They also ordered 5 more episodes of 'Detroit 1-8-7.'

Mr. Cunningham, Tom Bosley, dies at 83

Tom Bosley, best known as the beloved Mr. Cunningham on TV's iconic series 'Happy Days', has died at the age of 83.

The family says Bosley died of heart failure at 4 a.m. Tuesday at a hospital near his Palm Springs home.  TMZ reported that the actor died of a staph infection.

Bosley's agent, Sheryl Abrams, says he was also battling lung cancer.

Actor/Director Ron Howard said, "I'm so saddened by the loss of our wonderful Tom Bosley. Remarkable on so many levels, Tom's insight, talent, strength of character and comic timing made him a vital central figure in the Happy Days experience.   A great father and husband, and a wonderful artist, Tom lead by example, and made us all laugh while he was doing it.   My last conversations with Tom reflected the love of life and peace of mind that he always maintained throughout his full and rewarding life.  I miss him already."

Actor Henry Winkler, who played Arthur Fonzarelli on 'Happy Days' says he's shocked to hear the news.

"I'm just in shock, I really am," Winkler told KNX 1070 News Radio.   "I spoke to him just a few weeks ago and he seemed to be getting his strength back," he said.

Scott Baio, who played Chachi said,  "He was a good man who taught me a lot about the business and business itself. He was a professional guy ... I'm sad."

He's survived by his wife, actress Patricia Carr, daughter Amy and three grandchildren.

Barbara Billingsley, Beaver's Mom, dies at 94.

One of TV's greatest mom's has died.  Barbara Billingsley, best known for playing June Cleaver, Beaver's mom on Leave It To Beaver, died at 94.

Billingsley died early Saturday at her Santa Monica, Calif., home, family spokeswoman Judy Twersky said. The actress had suffered from a rheumatoid disease.

"I am deeply saddened by the loss of my dear friend and lifetime mentor Barbara Billingsley. She will live in the hearts of her fans as a wonderful actress and be remembered by her friends as a gracious lady."  Beaver co-star Jerry Mathers who played Billingsley's mischievous son, Theodore "Beaver" Cleaver,  told TMZ.   "She will be deeply missed by all of her family, friends, fans and most especially by me."

"America's favorite mother is now gone. I feel very fortunate to have been her 'son' for 11 years," said Tony Dow, who played Wally Cleaver. "We were wonderful friends and I will miss her very much."

Billingsley, who began her career as a model before venturing into acting, was married three times and leaves behind two sons, Drew and Glenn.

FX renews 'Sons of Anarchy'

This will not come as a surprise to anyone, but FX has renewed 'Sons of Anarchy' for a 4th season.  

"Sons of Anarchy is the most popular show FX has ever had, and the #1 series in basic cable for our key demographic.  It is also one of the best, most original series on television,” said FX president John Landgraf.

With the success of past shows such as 'The Shield,' 'Nip/Tuck,' and 'Damages,' and with 'Rescue Me' entering its final season, 'Anarchy' has become the networks flagship show.  

Season 3 will conclude on November 30. The 13-episode fourth season will most likely begin fall 2011.

'My Generation' cancelled by ABC

ABC has announced that they have pulled the plug on the ensemble drama 'My Generation' after just 2 episodes.  This makes it the 2nd network show to be cancelled this season following last weeks cancellation of 'Lone Star' by Fox.

The show, which  followed a group of young people 10 years after they graduated from high school, managed only a 1.1 rating in the 18-49 demographic on its last outing.

'My Generation' had 8 more episodes already produced, though the network has not yet decided if they will be made available on ABC.com or burned off some other way. The network also has yet to settle on what will fill the 8 p.m. slot this week.

Iconic TV Producer Stephen J. Cannell dies

Stephen J. Cannell,  one of the most successful television producers of the '70s, '80s and '90s, died on Thursday  evening. He was 69.

Cannell passed away at his home in Pasadena, Calif., on Thursday night from complications associated with melanoma, his family said in a statement on Friday.

Cannell started out as a writer on shows including "Ironside" and "Columbo," but made his biggest mark as creator or co-creator of dramas including "The Rockford Files," "The Greatest American Hero," "Hardcastle and McCormick," "Baretta," "The A-Team," "Wiseguy," "Hunter," "21 Jump Street," "Silk Stalkings" and "The Commish."

Cannell was an Emmy winner in 1978 for producing "The Rockford Files," Cannell earned later Emmy nods for writing the "Tenspeed and Brown Shoe" and "Greatest American Hero" pilots and for producing "Wiseguy."

Cannell also wrote 16 novels, and acted quite frequently with credits including "Renegade," and was most recently seen as himself on episodes of ABC's "Castle."

Cannell is survived by Marcia, his wife of 46 years, their three children, and three grandchildren.