'Detroit 1-8-7' producer says show canceled

[May 14, 2011]  DETROIT (AP) -- The executive producer of "Detroit 1-8-7" says the ABC crime drama has been canceled.

David Zabel confirmed Friday afternoon in an email to The Associated Press the news that has been suspected in the weeks since the show's Detroit-based production wrapped this winter.

ABC had no comment Friday. The network will officially unveil its fall schedule on Tuesday.

Zabel and other producers have repeatedly made the case to renew the show, most recently meeting with ABC executives to discuss ideas for a new season.

ABC Entertainment Group President Paul Lee told the Television Critics Association in January that "Detroit 1-8-7" was among a few shows for which ratings, not quality, was an issue.

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[Associated Press; By JEFF KAROUB]

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