"Going Places" was cancelled because ABC decided to continue with the series "Baby Talk" and due to the emergence of strong competition from other successful comedy pilots within the network's lineup for the fall 1991 season. These factors ultimately led to the network's decision to not renew "Going Places" for a second season.
Key Factors Leading to Cancellation
The show's discontinuation stemmed from a combination of strategic network decisions and fierce internal competition:
- Prioritization of "Baby Talk": ABC made a strategic choice to stick with the comedy series "Baby Talk," despite it receiving significant criticism from reviewers. This commitment by the network likely occupied a valuable slot in its programming schedule, impacting the chances of "Going Places" securing a renewal.
- Intense Competition from New Comedies: The network had an impressive and strong slate of new comedy pilots vying for slots in its fall 1991 programming schedule. Shows like "Step by Step" and "Home Improvement" emerged as highly successful contenders. The presence of these more promising and ultimately popular new series meant that "Going Places" was passed over in favor of the network's newer, stronger offerings.
These factors combined resulted in ABC officially deciding against a second season for "Going Places".
