Actress Mimi Kennedy – who plays Marjorie on Mom – shared an online petition initiated by fans asking for the CBS sitcom to be saved after the cancellation.
Yesterday, it was announced that Mom would end later this year, after eight seasons, after the dramatic departure of main 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 MOM sitcom!’ Actress Mimi Kennedy shared a fan petition on Thursday to rescue the show after being axed … since 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 shouldn’t be ignored’, promising to share the Change.org petition.
Meanwhile, Kristen Johnston, 53, who plays recovering addict Tammy Diffendor on the show, also shared her disappointment at the cancellation on Wednesday.
‘What a bore,’ Kristen tweeted. ‘This show was a great joy and an honor to be part of it. It has been life changing for me to be on a program that is about recovery and women supporting each other through thick and thin. In addition, Mom has the BEST fans of all time. ‘
How 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
Speaking out: 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 savior for Mom.
Hulu and Netflix have already revived names like 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 forever grateful to our brilliant cast and guest stars, wonderful writers and incredible team for making this journey with us,” concluded the statement.
It happens after Janney, 61, talked about Faris, 44, and her departure on Ellen DeGeneres saying, ‘Yes, it was very strange and she was sorely missed. The lack of Anna and her character on the show. ‘
Janney then expressed his desire for the series to continue, despite Faris being announced as the star and main character on the show when it debuted in 2013.
What happened?! Allison Janney sat down to talk to Ellen DeGeneres this week about Anna Faris abruptly leaving her CBS hit show Mom in September
Tearful goodbyes: Mom is CANCELED after 8 seasons after the dramatic departure of the protagonist Anna Faris … although co-star Allison Janney wants to continue
“We are very happy that she is doing what she wants to do now, and we are even happier that we can still tell these stories about these great women in recovery,” she said, referring to the fact that the series is set in a group. Alcoholics Anonymous.
Janney continued, ‘And I think there are some really wonderful characters that have been established. And people love the show, so let’s 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.
The creators’ statement added: “From the beginning, we decided to tell stories about recovery from alcoholism and addiction that are rarely portrayed in a network comedy series.”
“Whether it was the emotional reactions of the live audience on the night recording on Stage 20, 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 mom positively impacted so many lives. ”
‘Very strange’: Anna Faris was announced as the star and main character on the Mom show when it first debuted in 2013, but will now continue without her
Created by Chuck Lorre, Eddie Gorodetsky and Gemma Baker, Mom was initially conceived as a vehicle for Faris, following his series of successful comic film roles, including The House Bunny and Smiley Face.
However, the program – which addresses the issue of recovering from drug and alcohol addiction – has undergone several changes over the seasons.
In season three, it was less about the character of Faris, Christy and their children, and more of a joint comedy – with supporting actors Jaime Pressley, Mimi Kennedy and Beth Hall getting more movie time.
In 2018, Kristen Johnston made a big impact playing Tammy Diffendorf, Bonnie’s adopted sister (Janney) who ended up in prison after trying to rob an Outback Steakhouse.
It was not long before Johnston was invited to be a regular on the series, and the show is now seen as a joint play between the five actors – possibly with Janney as the protagonist.
Meanwhile, Faris released a statement at the time of his release from the shock, saying, ‘The last seven years at Mom’s were some of the most rewarding and rewarding of my career.’
She added: ‘I am very grateful to Chuck [Lorre], the writers and my amazing castmates for creating a truly wonderful work experience. ‘
No more mother and daughter duo: Faris and Janney had incredible chemistry on the show, which made Faris’s departure even more shocking (the duo portrayed in 2018)