{"id":69717,"date":"2024-05-01T20:27:15","date_gmt":"2024-05-02T00:27:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/?p=69717"},"modified":"2024-05-01T20:27:15","modified_gmt":"2024-05-02T00:27:15","slug":"help-save-so-help-me-todd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/2024\/05\/01\/help-save-so-help-me-todd\/","title":{"rendered":"Help Save &#8220;So Help Me Todd&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-69719\" src=\"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/so-help-me-todd.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"799\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/so-help-me-todd.webp 799w, https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/so-help-me-todd-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/so-help-me-todd-768x433.webp 768w, https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/so-help-me-todd-750x422.webp 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" \/>The decision by CBS to pull the plug on the beloved comedy-drama <em><strong>&#8220;So Help Me Todd&#8221;<\/strong><\/em> after just two seasons was met with disappointment from its devoted fan base. Centered around a vibrant ensemble cast, notably Todd Wright (played by Skylar Astin), a spirited private investigator, and his by-the-book attorney mother, Margaret Wright (portrayed by Oscar-winner Marcia Gay Harden), the show had captured the hearts of viewers.<\/p>\n<p>Following CBS&#8217;s announcement of the cancellation, fans took to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.change.org\/p\/save-so-help-me-todd-on-cbs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">change.org<\/a><\/strong> with a petition titled &#8220;<em>Save So Help Me Todd<\/em> on CBS,&#8221; urging the network to reconsider. Describing the show as entertaining and family-friendly, the petition garnered support from those who valued its wholesome appeal and universal enjoyment.<\/p><div id=\"morty-2303182640\" class=\"morty-content\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4937602850188786\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4937602850188786\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5227734695\" \ndata-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\ndata-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>The abrupt cancellation of &#8220;<em>So Help Me Todd<\/em>&#8221; caught many viewers off guard, especially considering its consistent viewership numbers, averaging 6.2 million total viewers per week, in line with its debut season. Despite its respectable performance, the series faced stiff competition within CBS&#8217;s lineup, dominated by popular shows and limited shelf space for newcomers, particularly those with an older audience demographic.<\/p>\n<p>Comments on the petition echoed the sentiments of disappointment and appreciation for the show&#8217;s unique qualities. Fans praised its positivity, originality, and ability to offer a refreshing alternative to the often gritty and explicit content prevalent in modern entertainment. 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