By Mike Cidoni Lennox, Entertainment Writer
LOS ANGELES (AP) --ABC's freshman sitcom "Downward Dog" has been canceled by ABC, the show's executive producer said.
The last two of the show's eight episodes will air Tuesday, executive producer Jimmy Miller said Friday.
ABC "loved it creatively and wanted to do more, but could not figure out a way to get it done financially," Miller said in a statement.
The network didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.
Miller thanked critics and viewers who have expressed their support for the comedy, and said he hoped it would land on its feet elsewhere.
"Clearly this show has hit a nerve, and we are hell bent on finding a new home for our 'Downward Dog,'" he said.
The series stars Allison Tolman as the owner of Martin the dog, who talks directly to viewers about his feelings. The series centers on his sometimes conflicted feelings about his owner, loneliness and hatred of a neighborhood cat.
Series co-creator Samm Hodges is the voice of Martin.
Tolman was nominated for an Emmy Award in 2015 for her role on the FX series "Fargo."
Jean Smart, Ariana Grande, Michael Keaton among hosts for “SNL” season 50
Fresh off her Emmys win, Jean Smart will kick off the landmark 50th season of "Saturday Night Live."
NBC on Thursday announced the lineup of hosts for the season, which premieres Sept. 28. Joining Smart on the first show will be Jelly Roll as the musical act. He was also at the Emmys, singing during the ceremony's in memoriam segment.
It will be Smart's first time hosting "SNL."
Comedian Nate Bargatze will host on Oct. 5, with Coldplay as the musical guest.
Ariana Grande will host Oct. 12, with musical guest Stevie Nicks.
"Beetlejuice" star Michael Keaton will host on Oct. 19, the last show before Halloween, and Billie Eilish will be that night's musical guest.
The host on Nov. 2 will be "SNL" alum John Mulaney, with breakout sensation Chappell Roan as the music guest.
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