‘Cops’ Canceled After 30 Years On-Air; A&E Also Cancels ‘Live PD’
It’s an end of an era. After 30 years on-air, the television show Cops has been canceled. Per Deadline, this decision was made in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death.
In a statement to the outlet, a Paramount spokesperson said, “Cops is not on the Paramount Network and we don’t have any current or future plans for it to return.” Cops premiered in 1989 and aired for 32 seasons. The new season was set to premiere on June 8.
Deadline also adds that last week, A&E pulled their new episode of the docuseries, Live PD, as nationwide protests over Floyd’s death continue. As of right now, the network is evaluating whether to bring the show back to television.
UPDATE (June 11, 2020, 9:40 am): Deadline now reports that A&E has decided to cancel Live PD as well.
GALLERY: George Floyd Memorial Service Photos
GALLERY: George Floyd Memorial Service Photos
ShareNEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 04: George Floyd's brother, Terrence, speaks to an estimated 10,000 people as they gather in Brooklyn’s Cadman Plaza Park for a memorial service for George Floyd, the man killed by a Minneapolis police officer on June 04, 2020 in New York City. Floyd’s brother, Mayor Bill de Blasio, local politicians and civic and religious leaders also attended the event before marching over the Brooklyn Bridge.
GALLERY: George Floyd Memorial Service Photos
ShareMINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JUNE 04: The remains of George Floyd are carried from Trask Worship Center at North Central University following a memorial service on June 4, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Floyd died while in police custody on May 25, after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin kneeled on his neck for nine minutes while detaining him. His death has sparked nationwide protests and rioting.
GALLERY: George Floyd Memorial Service Photos
ShareMINNEAPOLIS, MN - JUNE 04: U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) greets Rev. Jesse Jackson before a memorial service for George Floyd at North Central University on June 4, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. A number of politicians and celebrities attended the service in Minneapolis as more are scheduled to be held in North Carolina and Texas.
GALLERY: George Floyd Memorial Service Photos
ShareMINNEAPOLIS, MN - JUNE 04: Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey kneels at the casket of George Floyd before a memorial service at North Central University on June 4, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. A number of politicians and celebrities attended the service in Minneapolis as more are scheduled to be held in North Carolina and Texas.
GALLERY: George Floyd Memorial Service Photos
ShareMINNEAPOLIS, MN - JUNE 04: Rev. Jesse Jackson pays respects at the casket of George Floyd before a memorial service at North Central University on June 4, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. A number of politicians and celebrities attended the service in Minneapolis as more are scheduled to be held in North Carolina and Texas.
GALLERY: George Floyd Memorial Service Photos
ShareMINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JUNE 04: The Rev. Al Sharpton arrives with family members of George Floyd at Floyd's memorial service at North Central University on June 4, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Floyd died while in police custody on May 25, after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin kneeled on his neck for nine minutes while detaining him. His death has sparked nationwide protests and rioting.
GALLERY: George Floyd Memorial Service Photos
ShareMINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JUNE 04: The Rev. Al Sharpton arrives with family members of George Floyd at Floyd's memorial service at North Central University on June 4, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Floyd died while in police custody on May 25, after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin kneeled on his neck for nine minutes while detaining him. His death has sparked nationwide protests and rioting. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
GALLERY: George Floyd Memorial Service Photos
ShareMINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JUNE 04: The Rev. Al Sharpton arrives with family members of George Floyd at Floyd's memorial service at North Central University on June 4, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Floyd died while in police custody on May 25, after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin kneeled on his neck for nine minutes while detaining him. His death has sparked nationwide protests and rioting. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
GALLERY: George Floyd Memorial Service Photos
ShareMINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JUNE 04: Family members of George Floyd arrive for his memorial service at North Central University on June 4, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Floyd died while in police custody on May 25, after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin kneeled on his neck for nine minutes while detaining him. His death has sparked nationwide protests and rioting. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
GALLERY: George Floyd Memorial Service Photos
ShareMINNEAPOLIS, MN - JUNE 04: Shareeduh Tate, cousin of George Floyd, and Philonise Floyd, brother of George Floyd, embrace each other during a memorial service at North Central University on June 4, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Memorial services will also be held in North Carolina and Texas.
GALLERY: George Floyd Memorial Service Photos
ShareMINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JUNE 04: Rapper Master P attends the memorial service for George Floyd at North Central University on June 4, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Floyd died while in police custody on May 25, after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin kneeled on his neck for nine minutes while detaining him. His death has sparked nationwide protests and rioting. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
GALLERY: George Floyd Memorial Service Photos
ShareMINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JUNE 04: Rapper Master P attends the memorial service for George Floyd at North Central University on June 4, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Floyd died while in police custody on May 25, after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin kneeled on his neck for nine minutes while detaining him. His death has sparked nationwide protests and rioting. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
GALLERY: George Floyd Memorial Service Photos
ShareMINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JUNE 04: People gather outside of the memorial service for George Floyd at North Central University on June 4, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Floyd died while in police custody on May 25, after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin kneeled on his neck for nine minutes while detaining him. His death has sparked nationwide protests and rioting.
GALLERY: George Floyd Memorial Service Photos
ShareMINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JUNE 04: People gather outside of the memorial service for George Floyd at North Central University on June 4, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Floyd died while in police custody on May 25, after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin kneeled on his neck for nine minutes while detaining him. His death has sparked nationwide protests and rioting.
GALLERY: George Floyd Memorial Service Photos
ShareMINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JUNE 04: People gather outside of the memorial service for George Floyd at North Central University on June 4, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Floyd died while in police custody on May 25, after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin kneeled on his neck for nine minutes while detaining him. His death has sparked nationwide protests and rioting.
GALLERY: George Floyd Memorial Service Photos
ShareMINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JUNE 04: The remains of George Floyd arrive at North Central University for a memorial service on June 4, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Floyd died while in police custody on May 25, after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin kneeled on his neck for nine minutes while detaining him. His death has sparked nationwide protests and rioting.
GALLERY: George Floyd Memorial Service Photos
ShareMINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JUNE 04: People gather outside of the memorial service for George Floyd at North Central University on June 4, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Floyd died while in police custody on May 25, after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin kneeled on his neck for nine minutes while detaining him. His death has sparked nationwide protests and rioting.
GALLERY: George Floyd Memorial Service Photos
ShareMINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JUNE 04: People gather outside of the memorial service for George Floyd at North Central University on June 4, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Floyd died while in police custody on May 25, after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin kneeled on his neck for nine minutes while detaining him. His death has sparked nationwide protests and rioting.
GALLERY: George Floyd Memorial Service Photos
ShareMINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JUNE 04: The remains of George Floyd arrive at North Central University for a memorial service on June 4, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Floyd died while in police custody on May 25, after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin kneeled on his neck for nine minutes while detaining him. His death has sparked nationwide protests and rioting.
GALLERY: George Floyd Memorial Service Photos
ShareMINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JUNE 04: The remains of George Floyd arrive at North Central University for a memorial service on June 4, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Floyd died while in police custody on May 25, after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin kneeled on his neck for nine minutes while detaining him. His death has sparked nationwide protests and rioting.
GALLERY: George Floyd Memorial Service Photos
ShareMINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JUNE 04: The remains of George Floyd arrive at North Central University for a memorial service on June 4, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Floyd died while in police custody on May 25, after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin kneeled on his neck for nine minutes while detaining him. His death has sparked nationwide protests and rioting.
GALLERY: George Floyd Memorial Service Photos
ShareMINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JUNE 04: The remains of George Floyd arrive at North Central University for a memorial service on June 4, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Floyd died while in police custody on May 25, after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin kneeled on his neck for nine minutes while detaining him. His death has sparked nationwide protests and rioting.
GALLERY: George Floyd Memorial Service Photos
ShareMINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JUNE 04: People gather outside of the memorial service for George Floyd at North Central University on June 4, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Floyd died while in police custody on May 25, after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin kneeled on his neck for nine minutes while detaining him. His death has sparked nationwide protests and rioting.
GALLERY: George Floyd Memorial Service Photos
ShareMINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JUNE 04: People gather outside of the memorial service for George Floyd at North Central University on June 4, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Floyd died while in police custody on May 25, after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin kneeled on his neck for nine minutes while detaining him. His death has sparked nationwide protests and rioting.
GALLERY: George Floyd Memorial Service Photos
ShareMINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JUNE 04: People gather outside of the memorial service for George Floyd at North Central University on June 4, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Floyd died while in police custody on May 25, after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin kneeled on his neck for nine minutes while detaining him. His death has sparked nationwide protests and rioting.
GALLERY: George Floyd Memorial Service Photos
ShareMINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JUNE 04: The remains of George Floyd arrive at North Central University for a memorial service on June 4, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Floyd died while in police custody on May 25, after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin kneeled on his neck for nine minutes while detaining him. His death has sparked nationwide protests and rioting. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
GALLERY: George Floyd Memorial Service Photos
ShareMINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JUNE 04: People gather outside of the memorial service for George Floyd at North Central University on June 4, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Floyd died while in police custody on May 25, after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin kneeled on his neck for nine minutes while detaining him. His death has sparked nationwide protests and rioting.
GALLERY: George Floyd Memorial Service Photos
ShareMINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JUNE 04: People gather outside of the memorial service for George Floyd at North Central University on June 4, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Floyd died while in police custody on May 25, after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin kneeled on his neck for nine minutes while detaining him. His death has sparked nationwide protests and rioting.
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