NBC lowered its annual chopping block this week and a number of fan favorites got the axe, most notably the Jennifer Hudson-led ‘Smash’ and comedy series ‘The New Normal’ (Nene Leakes).

While the cancellation of the former comes as no surprise given its constant reports of extremely low ratings (given the caliber of star power aboard its roster), some were shocked to learned of ‘The New Normal’s axing after just one season.

In conjunction, many of the network’s “freshman” shows got the chop after just one season including ‘Go On’, the Anthony Anderson-led ‘Guys With Kids’, and the previously reported ‘Deception’ starring Meagan Good. (source)

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