'Allen Gregory' Canceled: Fox On Fate Of 'House,' 'Fringe' And 'Terra Nova'

While Fox may be delaying a decision on the fate of "House," "Terra Nova" and "Fringe," it has decided the fate of one of its new shows: The network had canceled Jonah Hill's animated series, "Allen Gregory."

Fox President of Entertainment, Kevin Reilly, confirmed the news that the Freshman animated series would not be returning for a second season at the 2012 Television Critics Association winter press tour in Los Angeles. The ratings for "Allen Gregory" had been falling for four weeks in a row, only managing to average a 1.5 in the 18-49 demo.

Meanwhile, Reilly confessed that he’s been "avoiding" a decision on the fate of Hugh Laurie's "House" because "it's hard to imagine the network without House… It's going to be a close call," reports TV Line. Laurie's contract is up at the end of Season 8, and executive producer David Shore is currently in talks with the network to decide if this will be the last season of the medical drama.

In a November interview with the UK's Daily Record, the British actor revealed that once "House" does come to an end, he's done with TV roles.

"I think I have been rather spoiled here [in America]," he said. "I can't imagine there will be another one quite like this. And I think I am extremely lucky to have had the one shot that I have had at it, and I wouldn't go looking for lightning to strike twice."

Laurie added at the time that he thinks he's "no longer a desirable commodity for TV" after eight seasons and nearly "170-odd shows" as the grumpy doctor. The actor has received six Emmy nominations and two Golden Globe Awards for his role on the drama series.

And for "Fringe" fans, it may be time to say goodbye to the ratings-challenged supernatural thriller. "We lose a lot of money on the show,” acknowledged Reilly, as reported by TV Line. "We're not in the business of losing money… [But] I'm not doing the soft cancel here. That’s another decision we will have to make."

"Fringe" executive producer, Jeff Pinkner, told TV Line, "We know what the end of this season is going to be, and it can function as a series finale."

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[hollywoodnc1]

07:40 AM on 05/15/2012

Bobs Burgers is still running? This is a STUPID show. It's not funny at all.

Allen Gregory was another stupid show and I'm glad they pulled the plug on this.

[robertiluvu]

02:41 PM on 05/03/2012

I feel Terra Nova was just getting good. I feel that going into a Bemuda Triangle storyline would have been a great step for the show. I think that is what that new area that they were headed too was all about. Gosh I am so sick of channels not giving a show a chance. Stop cancelling shows in such a short time. Because, I have liked a lot of shows once they have been given some time. But, today channels do not give anything a chance. Cancellation is way too quick. House needed to go back to its old seasons. The best of House when it was to do with the House and his cases. It was not all of this romance stuff and stories about the characters. They have ruined it with taking it away from the actual medical story. Bring back the original way of doing it and it would still be good. As for Fringe, I never have watched this program so I cannot say one way or the other.

[tncmk]

04:51 PM on 02/03/2012

fox you wouldn't now a good show if it bite ya in the butt HOUSE best show gone and now terra nova gone the only other good show u have is raising hope all the other shows stink and thats putting it nicely

[Carolyn Connors]

07:44 PM on 01/29/2012

I loved Allen Gregory I want it back!! House is soooo done, boring...

[Twissytailed]

07:07 PM on 01/25/2012

I loved House when it first started but it's gotten to the point where every episode is just like the last, no matter how many times you change his team.
I thought they had really messed up when Cuddy house became an item, I mean, seriously?
How long did you think that was going to last?
I really enjoyed Fringe when it was on Thursdays but since it moved to Fridays I no longer watch it because Supernatur­al is on at the same time.
And what can be said about Terra Nova?
Ugh, I was really looking forward to this show but oh my God it is SO boring!!
Every single actor makes me want to reach through the tv and smack them they're so bad.
Next to no plot, and it's not like the concept of finding oneself on a different time or planet hasn't been done before...R­ight?
Out of the three I really hope Fringe stays on, I catch the reruns whenever I'm able. :3

[rigelkitty]

09:13 AM on 01/22/2012

Terra Nova is good? Great acting? Seriously guys, have you seen real actors on a show before? I find this show dull, the story lacks originality all the way, only the last 2 episodes can be said to have a real plot... the acting is mediocre and I could draw more realistic dinosaurs in Paint. Fringe is some serious suff, like anything JJ Abrams, and I can't believe they're going to cancel it.

[sessss96]

11:48 PM on 01/23/2012

fringe sucks

[lvrtrvl]

11:19 PM on 01/21/2012

I like Terra Nova a lot. It's got a good story, great acting. It's so rare to find something of this quality on TV any more.

[mhawk143]

09:54 PM on 03/03/2012

I agree, everytime there's a good show like Terra Nova or another one I liked was "Six Degrees" they stop it...makes me NOT want to start watching ANY show at all anymore because I know I'll never get to see a 2nd season!! So disappointed....I'm DONE!!

[James Phoenix]

05:47 PM on 01/15/2012

Main reason I watch Fox is because of Family Guy. However, Cleveland Show and American Dad can leave, but Seth gets them renewed each season.

[John Diefenbaker]

11:07 PM on 01/13/2012

Allen Gregory canceled? There is a God.

[Manda Ford]

01:09 PM on 01/11/2012

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DON'T CANCEL TERRA NOVA! :(

[littleleggie]

09:57 AM on 01/11/2012

No. Terra Nova cannot be gotten rid of. The acting is great and the scenery is amazing too. This tv show cannot be gotten rid of as it is absolutely amazing. Please don't get rid of it.

[AKansasComment]

01:14 PM on 01/10/2012

I used to love House. This was the one show where I never missed an episode. But his character has become so mean and downright nuts that I don't bother to watch it. Before he was just quirky and pushed the envelope, but now he burns the whole envelope and it's not nice to watch. His new assistants are too dopey, too, and don't hold my interest in the least.

[John Diefenbaker]

11:08 PM on 01/13/2012

Agreed.

[lvrtrvl]

11:18 PM on 01/21/2012

I used to love House but I agree his character has just gotten crazier and meaner. I like Hugh Laurie. I wish we could se him in more roles somewhere.

[jake192168]

11:22 AM on 01/10/2012

i was a big house fan. but like all things it is time for it to end. you can only be entertained so much. shows like this in the end make you realize that i would have lsot so weight had i walked instead of sitting and watching this. or i could have started wrting a book,or done yoga. hopefully one day folks will realize that tv is a brain killer.

[hobo1964]

08:12 PM on 01/09/2012

Allen Gregory, go home!

[allen3200]

03:23 PM on 01/09/2012

i think fringe deserves a better chance and time slot, if fox is willin g i would advise a shift in days, fringe should go on mondays and they should have it as a january through may type of show. team it with touch and move house to tuesday, just a thought.