03-11-2018, 09:06 PM
Quote:ABC’s Black-ish has never shied away from touching on social issues, particularly those affecting the black community, but an episode that was set to air on Feb. 27 was apparently too political for the network.
Via Variety:
ABC has indefinitely shelved a politically and socially themed episode of “Black-ish” as a result of creative differences with showrunner Kenya Barris. The network has no plan at this time to air the episode or make it available through other forms of distribution…
“One of the things that has always made ‘Black-ish’ so special is how it deftly examines delicate social issues in a way that simultaneously entertains and educates,” an ABC spokesperson told Variety Friday. “However, on this episode there were creative differences we were unable to resolve.”
The episode, titled “Please, Baby, Please,” featured Anthony Anderson’s character having a debate with his son over football players protesting during the national anthem. While that wasn’t the only issue covered by the episode, it was the issue singled out in Variety’s report.
The episode covers multiple political and social issues. In one scene, Dre and oldest son Junior (Marcus Scribner) argue over the rights of athletes to kneel during the performance of the national anthem at football games.
Black-ish creator Kenya Barris told Variety the decision to pull the episode was mutual.
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Smart. Don't want to alienate more fans from turning off NFL games.
