'Dallas' Canceled By TNT: Fans Start Petition & Twitter Hashtag To Get Josh Henderson & Cast Back On TV
“#BringBackDallas” is the hashtag fans are using to refute TNT’s decision to cancel their favorite show.
Tons of Dallas fans are continuously posting tweets to get another network’s attention and many have even signed a petition. The petition, posted on Causes.com and started by a fan named Sara Duckworth, has over 70,000 signatures to date and includes a note begging for a new network's attention.
Check out some of the tweets below:
With all we have been trying to do to #SaveDallas, I would be shocked if the show was NOT picked up by another network! #BRINGBACKDALLAS
— Jennifer Irons (@TeamBobbyEwing) October 10, 2014
#BRINGBACKDALLAS Guys I'm devastated it was one of my fav shows — Meredith Foster (@stilababe09) October 4, 2014
How is it possible to cancel a show that is loved worldwide @tntdrama ? It doesn't make sense! #BringBackDallas Dallas WILL find a new home — MissyTeamSueEllen#14 (@DallasShadow) October 4, 2014
Let's show our suport for #Dallas and its amazing cast! Let's get #BringBackDallas trending! Let's find a new home for Dallas! @Linda_Gray — Emmy for Linda Gray (@EMMYforLG) October 4, 2014
The following #SaveDallas #SaveTheEwingFamily #BringBackDallas should be done by #TNT. — Murray MacGillivray (@Merv05) October 10, 2014
The network announced its decision to cancel Dallas in early October after three seasons. “We are extremely proud of the series, which defied expectations by standing as a worthy continuation of the Ewing saga. We want to thank everyone involved with the show, from the extraordinary cast to the impeccable production team, led by the show's creative forces, Cynthia Cidre and Mike Robin. We especially want to thank the people of Dallas for their warm and generous hospitality during the production of the series,” the network said in a statement posted on Facebook.
The Dallas reboot kicked off in 2012 with 7 million viewers, but that number began to decrease over time. The season 3 finale on Sept. 22 only brought in 1.7 million viewers.
The show featured several cast members from the original show (1978-1991), including Patrick Duffy, Linda Gray, and Larry Hagman, who passed away in 2012. The new additions included Jesse Metcalfe, Jordana Brewster, Julie Gonzalo and lead star Josh Henderson.
Henderson released his official statement via YouTube to address the cancellation and expressed a great deal of gratitude to the loyal fans. Watch it here.
