NBC Cancellations: 'Smash,' 'Go On,' and Others Get the Axe

‘Tis the season… for cancellations.

NBC has released its list of shows that didn’t make the cut, and many of the announcements may not come as a surprise.

First to get the axe is Matthew Perry’s “Go On,” which won’t even be making it to a second season. It marks Perry’s third failed attempt to get a sitcom off the ground since “Friends” was cancelled in 2004. In it, Perry played a sports radio host who joins a grief counseling group after his wife’s death.

The show started off with an impressive 16 million viewers, but by April’s season finale, viewership has dropped to 3 million.

Also saying its final farewell: “Rock Center,” “The New Normal,” “Guys With Kids,” “Up All Night,” “1600 Penn,” “Deception,” and “Whitney.”

Possibly the biggest cancellation for the network? “Smash,” which has been just clinging to life, has finally let go.

Star Katharine McPhee spoke on the news:

"Sure, I wish that it could have five more seasons, but we had two great seasons and all I can say is I loved every moment of it. I loved getting to the set, I loved the people, I loved my crew. We did amazing things on the show in two years.

"With this business, you can never predict what people are going to like or love or hate. All I know is that when the show started and people were so excited about the pilot, I was excited to finally be a part of something that could showcase me. Everyone has perceptions about what you’re capable of and what you can do and this show was a huge gift."