First, Boomtown. Now, L.A. Dragnet. (Would’ve linked Boomtown, but it doesn’t get more than a paragraph in a story about Skin.)

Canceled. Both. Harumph.

I watch too much Law and Order anyway, so I think I can handle life without Dragnet. But Boomtown? That was probably the most theatrical (cop) show to come around since Homicide: Life on the Streets. I really hoped it would find its audience. Alas and alack.

Miscellany: I don’t usually watch The West Wing, but did something happen to the lighting? The White House looks pretty dark compared to the episodes in syndication on Bravo. And am I mad to think John Spencer is pretty hot for a middle aged guy?