Actress Mimi Kennedy, who plays Marjorie in the hit show Mama, has shared an online petition initiated by fans calling for the CBS comedy to be saved after its cancellation.
Yesterday it was announced that the mother would end later this year after eight seasons, following the dramatic departure of lead star Anna Faris, who left days before production began last September.
However, Allison Janney told Ellen DeGeneres earlier this week that she hoped the cast would continue to “tell their story” about the characters dealing with the important issue of addiction and recovery.
“Save the sitcom MOM!” Actress Mimi Kennedy on Thursday shared a fan request to rescue the show after it was shattered … as Allison Janney said she hoped they would “continue to tell their story.”
Mimi Kennedy, 72, posted on her Instagram on Thursday: “The public has a voice and should not be ignored,” promising to share the Change.org petition.
Meanwhile, Kristen Johnston, 53, who plays Tammy Diffendor’s recovery addict on the show, also shared her disappointment with the cancellation on Wednesday.
“Such a huge bewilderment,” Kristen tweeted. “This show has been such a joy and such a total honor to be a part of. For me it has changed my life to be in a program that is about recovery and that women support each other. In addition, the mother has the BEST fans of the history.
As they are now: Mom’s eighth season features her regulars, Mimi Kennedy, Kristen Johnston, Allison Janney, Jaime Pressley and Beth Hall
More stories to tell? Allison Janney made it clear earlier this week that she wanted the show to continue
In statements: Mimi Kennedy (left image) shared a fan request to save the show on Thursday, while Kristen Johnston (right) shared her disappointment on Twitter
It is not uncommon for broadcasting services to save television programs, which can be a lifesaver for the mother.
Hulu and Netflix have previously reclaimed groups such as Arrested Development, The Killing, Full House and The Mindy Project, after the networks abandoned them.
Executive producers Chuck Lorre, Gemma Baker and Nick Bakay said in a statement yesterday: “For the past eight years, we have had the great honor of bringing these wonderful characters to life, sharing their struggles and triumphs with millions of viewers. every week . “
“We are always grateful for our brilliant cast and our guest stars, wonderful writers and an amazing team for following this journey with us,” the statement concludes.
It comes after Janney, 61, talked about Faris, 44, and her departure from Ellen DeGeneres’ show, saying, “Yeah, it was really weird and she misses it so much. Anna is missing and his character in the show is missing ”.
Janney then expressed his desire for the series to continue, even though Faris had been marketed as the star and main character of the show when it premiered in 2013.
What happened?! Allison Janney sat down this week to talk to Ellen DeGeneres about Anna Faris who abruptly left her hit CBS Mom show last September
Tearful farewells: the mother is CANCELED after eight seasons after the dramatic departure of the protagonist Anna Faris … although her star Allison Janney wants her to continue
“We’re happy she’s doing what she wants to do now and we’re even happier, so we can tell these stories about these great women in recovery,” she said, referring to the fact that the series takes place in an Alcoholics Anonymous group.
Janney continued, “And I think there are some really wonderful characters that have been established. And people like the show, so we’ll keep telling the stories as long as possible.”
Still, it’s now the end of the series ’journey, despite the great work done by the cast of the set.
The creators’ statement added: “From the beginning, we set out to tell stories about the recovery from alcoholism and addiction that are rarely portrayed in a series of online comedies.”
“Whether it was the emotional reactions of the live audience during the night of tapes on Stage 20, or the discussions in the White House about the opioid crisis or the personal stories we continue to receive on social media, we we are very proud to know that the mother has impacted so many lives. ”
“Very Strange”: Anna Faris was marketed as the protagonist and protagonist of the show Mom when it premiered in 2013, but will now continue without her
Created by Chuck Lorre, Eddie Gorodetsky and Gemma Baker, the mother was initially conceived as a vehicle for Faris, following her series of successful comic book roles in films, including The House Bunny and Smiley Face.
However, the program, which deals with the topic of drug and alcohol addiction recovery, has undergone much of the change over the seasons.
In the third season, it was less about the character of Faris, Christy and their children, and more of an ensemble comedy, with supporting actors Jaime Pressley, Mimi Kennedy and Beth Hall getting more screen time.
In 2018, Kristen Johnston had a big impact playing Tammy Diffendorf, Bonnie’s (Janney) foster sister who ended up in jail after trying to steal an Outback Steakhouse.
It wasn’t long before Johnston was invited to be a regular series, and the show now looks like an ensemble piece between the five actors, no doubt with Janney as the protagonist.
Meanwhile, Faris issued a statement at the time of her shock departure, saying, “The last seven years in my mother have been some of the most satisfying and rewarding of my career.”
He added: “I am very grateful to Chuck [Lorre], the writers and my amazing co-stars for creating a truly wonderful work experience. “
The mother-daughter duo no longer: Faris and Janney had amazing chemistry on the show, which made Faris ’outing even more shocking (the couple pictured in 2018)