'John Walsh Show' canceled
LOS ANGELES, California (Hollywood Reporter) -- "The John Walsh Show," a low-rated syndicated chat show featuring the host of "America's Most Wanted," has been canceled after a little over a year on the air.
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Production will cease next week, but the show will screen through the end of the February sweeps, said syndicator NBC Enterprises. The show's staff was told of the decision at a meeting on the set Tuesday.
"The efforts by John and his staff have resulted in impactful shows that have addressed real issues that viewers face on a daily basis," the NBC statement said. "However, with his primetime program, charitable causes and extensive work with law enforcement, serious time constraints have made it very challenging for John to continue to host the 'The John Walsh Show.' "
The show has averaged a disappointing 1.1 household rating so far this season, down 15 percent from its debut year. It premiered in September 2002.
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