Swiss Television cancels "Late Update" by Michael Elsener
Swiss Radio and Television (SRF) is canceling the comedy show «Late Update» with Michael Elsener. Elsener is said to be an exceptional talent, but SRF would rather focus on other formats.
"He and his team have impressed with the professionalism and passion with which they have implemented their creative ideas in the show," Tom Schmidlin, head of development and comedy at SRF, was quoted as saying in a statement Wednesday. "For that, we thank them very much." There will certainly be opportunities to meet the ensemble members again in one form or another, he added.
Despite all the praise, SRF could not be satisfied with the format. The Sunday evening show had poor ratings. Most recently, the show still had around 15 percent market share. Its first season was even more popular, reaching ratings of just under 30 percent. (SDA)
