ABC Pulls 'Neighborhood' Reality Series

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"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...

 

"Welcome to the Neighborhood" demonstrates what happens when people are forced to "confront preconceived notions of what makes a good neighbor," the network said... They must choose from families that are black, Hispanic and Asian; two gay white men who've adopted a black child; a couple covered in tattoos and piercings; a couple who met at the woman's initiation as a witch; and a poor white family.

 

In the early episodes, one man makes a crack about the number of children piling out of the Hispanic family's car and displays of affection between the gay men provoke disgust...

 

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/06/29/AR2005062902762_pf.html

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[blockquote]Before ABC announced its decision, the Family Research Council said it was worried evangelicals would be made to appear judgmental and foolish.[/blockquote]

 

Ummm .... if the shoe fits ..... :+

 

You know, Jean Stapleton has been quoted several times saying that "All in the Family" would never make it on the air today. She's right. This is proof.