Law and Order has been canceled

May 16

Law and Order has been canceled

The incredibly long-running series “Law and Order” has been canceled. It marks the end of an era; the cop and prosecutor procedural show that takes place in and around New York City has been around since 1990. Producer Dick Wolf has confirmed the original show will not be producing any more episodes after the show wraps this season. However, the multitude of spin-offs will continue, plus one. So despite the original show ending, syndication and a brand new spin-off mean the makers of the show won’t hurt for payday cash.

‘Law and Order’ takes cue from the Dodgers

It was announced that though “Law and Order” the original is facing the firing squad, hope springs eternal. A new spin-off will debut this spring, “Law and Order: Los Angeles,” according to the New York Times. Just like the Dodgers, they are closing the New York offices and heading to California. Despite its near institutional status, and producer Dick Wolf’s known desire to beat “Gunsmoke” as the longest-running prime time drama, the show is still going to the metaphorical gallows.

Spin-off shows galore

No other show has produced more spin-off shows than “Law and Order.” There is “Law and Order: Special Victims Unit,” “Law and Order: Criminal Intent,” “Law and Order: UK” and now “Law and Order: Los Angeles.” There were others that did not fare as well. There are rumors that a movie may be in the works and that the show is being sued by Chuck Norris, as “Law and Order” are the trademarked names of his left and right boots.

Other TV Shows that fell under the axe

There were other cancellations for this year. Both “Lost” and “24″ were bid farewell, and some other shows will not be coming back. “The Ghost Whisperer” will now become a ghost itself, “The New Adventures of Old Christine,” and “Numb3rs” aren’t being renewed, among others.

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