Arthur Coming to an End

[Alyce: Old Media Enthusiast]

comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/arthur-canceled-pbs-after-25-years/

As it turns out, the old adage rings especially true today — all good things do come to an end. During a recent episode of Finding DW, longtime Arthur writer Kathy Waugh revealed the series hasn't been in production for two years. The podcast is hosted by Jason Szwimer, one of the original voices of DW, and the host was clearly taken aback by the news.

"Arthur is no longer in production. We had our wrap party two years ago," Waugh told Szwimer. "I think they [PBS] made a mistake, and I think Arthur should come back and I'm not alone with that."

[Spider2024]

[chrom]

About 15 years late

[EoE: Well There's Your Problem]

[Deleted]

I thought this ended in like 2009…

[Ryback on a Pole!]

Im more surprised to hear that Arthur was still going

[Celexa Bliss 54]

Arthur Coming to an End

In the most violent way possible, I would hope.

[fw91]

Ready for the spin off?

(Language warning)

[Alyce: Old Media Enthusiast]

Jul 27, 2021 19:37:12 GMT -5 @uppitynerd said:

I thought this ended in like 2009…

Yeah, it's been going for a long time. Last time it was in the news at all was a couple years ago for "Mr. Ratburn and the Special Someone" AKA the Mr. Ratburn's gay wedding episode.

[Kevin Hamilton]

Was it his drinking?*


*this is in no way a current reference.

[fw91]

Jul 27, 2021 20:49:07 GMT -5 Alyce: Old Media Enthusiast said:

Jul 27, 2021 19:37:12 GMT -5 @uppitynerd said:

I thought this ended in like 2009…

Yeah, it's been going for a long time. Last time it was in the news at all was a couple years ago for "Mr. Ratburn and the Special Someone" AKA the Mr. Ratburn's gay wedding episode.

Damn, how much Cake do you think was at that wedding?

[Milkman Norm]

Jul 27, 2021 20:49:25 GMT -5 Kevin Hamilton said:

Was it his drinking?*


*this is in no way a current reference.

When you get caught between the moon and New York City...

[A Platypus Rave]

Dang Cancel Culture strikes again! >_>

[Paul]

I feel like I have to post this.

[Sponsored by Groose Wipes]

Today was not a wonderful kind of day.

[thechase]

I await the gritty Netflix reboot with DW in the lead role.

[MolotovMocktail]

We fixed the glitch. Arthur won’t be getting a paycheck anymore.

[thechase]

The show gets axed just as they advance Arthur and the cast up a step

This Labor Day, families can kick back and enjoy a new adventure for one of animation’s most enduring stars as he boldly goes where he’s never gone before: The fourth grade! Premiering coast to coast on PBS KIDS on Monday, September 6, “Arthur’s First Day” is a one-hour Arthur movie which sees both Arthur and little sister D.W. move up a grade. The fan-favorite aardvark and his friends will navigate new teachers, make new friends, and go on new adventures in this back-to-school special.

In “Arthur’s First Day,” it’s finally the first day of fourth grade, and Arthur and his friends couldn’t be more excited! But — GASP — Arthur and Buster find out they’re in different classes! While Buster makes a new friend and begins a mysterious adventure around the school, Arthur starts forming a new friendship of his own and worries he may be losing his best friend. Meanwhile, D.W. and her best friend Emily are starting their very first day of kindergarten! When Emily starts having the worst first day ever, it’s up to her Big Buddy Muffy to show her the ropes of her new school.

In July, it was revealed that GBH Kids is no longer in production on the long-running series, which will conclude with its 25th season on PBS KIDS next year. This long awaited advancement to the next grade will offer many opportunities for the popular characters to learn, grow and experience the world in new ways through to the finale.

www.animationmagazine.net/tv/pbs-kids-aardvark-star-finally-sees-4th-grade-in-arthurs-first-day-special/

[James Fabiano]

Well if it's any consolation, he outlived Caillou.

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Wait... why would D.W. go to kindergarten if she never learned to read?