“Law & Order” has aired for 20 seasons and was set to break the record held by “Gunsmoke” with one more season under it’s belt. It turns out that will not happen. NBC will move forward with its plan to cancel the drama that first aired in 1990.
Angela Bromstad, President of Primetime Entertainment, NBC and Universal Media Studios said: “‘Law & Order’ has been one of the most successful franchises in the history of television, which is why it is so critical that we continue this important brand and our relationship with Dick Wolf and his team with ‘LOLA’ and ‘Law & Order: SVU.'”
Industry analyst Marc Berman of Mediaweek said, “From a ratings standpoint, it deserved to be canceled.”
The last episode will air May 24, 2010.
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