 Originally slated to premiere on 17 September 2004 on The WB for the  networks fall 2004 lineup, the show was cancelled before it ever  aired. Production was first pushed back for the replacement of  original star Philip Winchester due to a broken foot. On 30 August  2004, Gerald McRaney underwent surgery for a cancerous lung tumor,  further delaying production. Finally, the departure of producer  Rachel Sweet led to The WB officially pulling the plug on the series  on 21 October 2004.