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7 TV Series That Thrived on a Different Network After Being Canceled!
Written by Lori Bashian. Published: September 18 2019
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"Leave it to Beaver"
It’s safe to say that "Leave it to Beaver" is the show that started the trend of coming back stronger post-cancelation. It first premiered on CBS in 1958 and was canceled after just the first season. Luckily, ABC picked up the show, which then went on to air for 5 more seasons. I think it’s safe to say that this transition was successful, considering the fact that reruns of the show are still airing. Could you imagine a world in which the Cleavers didn’t exist? Because I know I couldn’t!