Actress Mimi Kennedy – who plays Marjorie in the hit series Mother – has distributed an online petition started by fans demanding the saving of the CBS sitcom after its cancellation.
Yesterday, it was announced that the mother will end at the end of this year, after eight seasons, after the dramatic release of the main star Anna Faris, who left a few days before the production starts in September last year.
However, Allison Janney told Ellen DeGeneres earlier this week that she hopes the cast of the ensemble will continue to tell her story about the characters who deal with the important topic of addiction and recovery.
“Save the MOM sitcom!” Actress Mimi Kennedy shared a petition with fans on Thursday to save the show after she clashed … because Allison Janney said she hopes they will “continue to tell their story.”
Mimi Kennedy, 72, posted on Instagram on Thursday: “The audience has a voice and should not be ignored,” promising to share the Change.org petition.
Meanwhile, 53-year-old Kristen Johnston, who plays recovery addict Tammy Diffendor on the show, shared her disappointment with the cancellation on Wednesday.
“A huge giant,” Kristen wrote on Twitter. “This show was such a joy and an honor to be a part of. It changed my life to be in a show about recovery and women supporting each other through thick and thin. In addition, my mother has the BEST fans ever. ‘
How they are now: the eighth season of the mother introduces her regulars, Mimi Kennedy, Kristen Johnston, Allison Janney, Jaime Pressley and Beth Hall
More stories to tell? Allison Janney said earlier this week that she wants the show to continue
Speaking: Mimi Kennedy (pictured left) shared a fan petition to save the show on Thursday, while Kristen Johnston (right) shared her disappointment on Twitter
It is not uncommon for TV shows to be saved by streaming services, which could be a lifesaver for my mother.
Hulu and Netflix have previously revived tastes such as Arrested Development, The Killing, Full House and The Mindy Project, after the networks left 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 each week. . . ‘
“We are forever grateful to our brilliant actors and stars, wonderful writers and amazing crew for going on this journey with us,” the statement concluded.
It comes after Janney, 61, talked about Faris, 44, and her appearance on the Ellen DeGeneres show, saying, “Yes, he was very strange and he misses her very much. Anna is missed and her character in the show is missed. ‘
Janney then expressed a desire for the series to continue, despite the fact that Faris was 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 the success of CBS Mom in September last year
Goodbye crying: mother is CANCELED after 8 seasons after the dramatic release of lead Anna Faris … despite co-star Allison Janney who wants to continue
“We’re just happy she’s doing what she wants to do now and we’re even happier so we can continue to tell these stories about these great women in recovery,” she said, referring to the fact that the series is taking place. in a group of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Janney continued: “And I think there are some really wonderful characters that have been established. And people love the show, so we’ll keep telling the stories as long as we can.
However, now is the end of the road for the series, despite the great work done by the cast of the ensemble.
The creators’ statement added: “From the beginning, we set out to tell stories about recovery from alcoholism and addiction, which are rarely described in a network comedy series. ‘
“Whether it was the emotional reactions of the live audience on the night of the Stage 20 gang, or the discussions at the White House about the opioid crisis, or the personal stories we continue to receive on social media, we are very proud to know that mother has positively affected so many lives. ”
“Very strange”: Anna Faris was marketed as the main star and character of the show Mother when it premiered in 2013, but now it will continue without it
Created by Chuck Lorre, Eddie Gorodetsky and Gemma Baker, the mother was originally conceived as a vehicle for Faris, following a series of successful comedy roles in movies, including The Bunny House and Smiley Face.
However, the show – which deals with the subject of recovery from drug and alcohol addiction – has gone through its fair share of changes over the seasons.
Until season three, it was less about the character of Faris, Christy and her children, and more about an overall comedy – with supporting actors Jaime Pressley, Mimi Kennedy and Beth Hall getting more time on stage.
In 2018, Kristen Johnston has a big impact in the role of Tammy Diffendorf, Bonnie’s (Janney) adoptive sister, who ended up in prison after trying to rob an Outback Steakhouse.
It wasn’t long before Johnston was invited to become a regular series, and the show is now seen as a set between the five actors – probably starring Janney.
Meanwhile, Faris released a statement as she came out of shock, saying, “My mother’s last seven years have been some of the most fulfilling and rewarding of my career.”
She added: “I am so grateful to Chuck [Lorre], my writers and amazing distribution colleagues to create a truly wonderful work experience. ‘
Mother-daughter duo no more: Faris and Janney had an incredible chemistry in the show, which made Faris’ outing even more shocking (the pair in the 2018 photo)