ABC Pulls 'Neighborhood' Reality Series

(TxT) · Jul 3, 2005

http://channels.netscape.com/ns/tv/story.jsp?idq=/ff/story/0001/20050630/0756266319.htm&sc=1401

``Welcome to the Neighborhood,'' an ABC reality series that pushes hot buttons of racism and anti-homosexuality, was pulled by the network before its debut. The program had drawn criticism from groups claiming it risked fostering prejudice.

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The six-episode show, which was to debut July 10, follows three families in Austin, Texas, who are given the chance to choose a new neighbor for a house on their street.

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While it ultimately carries a valuable message about diversity and acceptance, those watching the first episodes could be left thinking discrimination is ``not that big a deal,'' GLAAD spokesman Damon Romine said Wednesday.
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I saw a preview for this show about a wek ago and it seemed like a pretty good premise. This looks like a case of people passing judgement before giving the something a chance, which is something that GLAAD itself is against when it comes to judging people.

Quango · Jul 3, 2005

(TxT) said:

http://channels.netscape.com/ns/tv/story.jsp?idq=/ff/story/0001/20050630/0756266319.htm&sc=1401

I saw a preview for this show about a wek ago and it seemed like a pretty good premise. This looks like a case of people passing judgement before giving the something a chance, which is something that GLAAD itself is against when it comes to judging people.
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I saw this preview around then too and thought, "ABC has sunk lower than Wife Swap for series material?"

Garcia · Jul 3, 2005

The same folks who dropped Ellen?

SABuffalo786 · Jul 4, 2005

Anytime a reality show gets tanked early, it's a good thing.

crewcrazy17 · Jul 5, 2005

People would have been up in arms over this. Very interesting idea, and something people would probably be better for if they saw it, but far too controversial.