On May 14, more television cancellation news hit with the announcement Debra Messing’s NBC program The Mysteries of Laura would not be getting a third season.
Messing played Laura Diamond, a detective in New York who did her best to balance both her home and work life.
Taking to Twitter, Messing wrote to her fans saying, “My dear Diamonds- our story has ended but it was a joyous story to tell. We are all so grateful to you for your love.”
My dear Diamonds- our story has ended but it was a joyous story to tell. We are all so grateful to you for your love. #DiamondsForever ❤️????????
— Debra Messing (@DebraMessing) May 14, 2016
Co-star Laz Alonso thanked the fans and said on Twitter, “Wednesday nights will never be the same!”
I want to thank all the fans of #MysteriesofLaura you have all been great! Wednesday nights will never be the same! Thank u!
— Laz Alonso (@lazofficial) May 14, 2016
In other television news, one show that did not get the axe was Tim Allen’s Last Man Standing. He wrote on Twitter, “ABC wants a year six and we are all excited to make it happen.” Most of the network’s other long-running television programs have been cancelled.
ABC wants a year six and we are all excited to make it happen
— Tim Allen (@ofctimallen) May 13, 2016
Other shows are still on the bubble with no news on renewal or cancellation, including CBS programs The Odd Couple, Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders, Limitless and Rush Hour. NBC has one show that is still on the bubble with The Carmichael Show.
The networks will begin presenting at the Upfronts this week.