You could have just said 'episode 61' without having to tell me shit I already knew and then whore yourself out advertising all that shit.

Also, the more I think about it... I hate to say it, but I think Kai might actually not pick up again after all. The financial issue, I think, is a scapegoat for the real reason: As far as I know, Toriyama himself wanted to end DBZ after the Frieza saga. He toughed it out in the Cell saga, yes, and he did a Hell of a job, but when Buu came along, he just sort of gave up and did everything he could to scuttle the series. The Fusion Dance was made as ridiculous as it was in an attempt to get the show cancelled. I don't think it's much of a stretch to think that he did a lot of other things for the same reason... Buu's design, Gohan's retarded superhero gimmick, Gotenks'... well, Gotenks in general really...

I know a few DBZ games also end with Cell. Burst Limit did, I know that. I hope I'm wrong, but it's the only real answer I have after a little thinking.