Q: Would you please let us know the status of the following shows: “Cougar Town,” “Detroit 1-8-7” and “Hawaii Five-O”? Also, did they cancel “Mr. Sunshine”?
-- Sperry M. Wilder, Atlanta
A: ABC's "Cougar Town" likely will be renewed, despite low ratings, and CBS' "Hawaii Five-O" is a strong bet to return, according to a recent USA Today article. "Cougar Town" returned with strong ratings on April 18 after a two-month break, according to USA Today. The future of "Mr. Sunshine" is uncertain after ABC produced 13 episodes but aired only nine. Several reports indicate that "Detroit 1-8-7" will be canceled. The show was cut to 18 episodes by ABC and was bumped several times during its first season, including for a Charlie Sheen interview in early March. The season finale was moved to Sunday, March 20, from the Tuesday night time slot held throughout the year, according to mlive.com, a website of several Michigan newspapers. The networks will announce their final decisions in May.
Q: Why is Ted Hall no longer the evening news anchor on WXIA 11 Alive News?
-- Debbie Krohn, Marietta
A: Hall, who joined the station in January 2006, is now doing daytime reporting and anchoring. He worked in Knoxville for 18 years before coming to Atlanta, according to his bio at www.11alive.com.
Lori Johnston wrote this column; staff writer Rodney Ho contributed. Do you have a question about the news? We’ll try to get the answer. Call 404-222-2002 or e-mail q&a@ajc.com (include name, phone and city).
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