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Many industry insiders were surprised when CBS cancelled their solid-preforming freshman cop-drama series 'Unforgettable' last week.  The decision came down to the wire, but eventually the show was on the outside looking in on the industry's most watched network.

Summer used to be a time when major networks laid to rest some of their most needless shows.  But over the last decade cable channels have presented a new style of television programming; one that takes advantage of the hot summer months and gives audiences what they want most: big stars, edgy stories and less time commitment for actors and viewers alike.