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Why NBC Canceled Jason Lee's My Name Is Earl
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The surprising true story behind the sudden cancellation of the hit comedy series 'My Name Is Earl' after its shocking season 4 cliffhanger
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Network execs grew wary of Earl's 'redemption' storyline, feeling it had run its course - NBC wanted to move in a fresh direction
Series creator Greg Garcia was reportedly blindsided by the cancellation, despite the show's consistent ratings - he had big plans for Earl's future
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