The documentary filmmaker Michael Moore was involved in the development of a series in the 90s called Better Days, which took place in a midwestern town where their auto plant went under. I believe it was to star Jim Belushi and Chris Elliot? He talked about it once on his podcast. It sounded interesting and seemed set to have the social commentary that Moore was known for. Which was a problem. He said it was set to air in the fall, CBS I believe was going to pick it up, the audience scores were really good. Then top advertisers threatened to pull their advertising since it wasn't going to be a corporate friendly show and CBS deep-sixed it. I'd always wanted to see that pilot.

Pity, just checked and it's not on there.