'Roseanne' Cancellation: 10 Other Shows Yanked After Controversy
Roseanne fans were left in shock after news that the No. 1 new comedy series in television would [...]
19 Kids and Counting
The popular reality series led by Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar and their ever-growing family was caught in controversy when eldest son Josh's troubled past — including a police report detailing Josh molesting two of his sisters when he was 15 — led to the show's cancellation after 10 seasons.
prevnextWisdom of the Crowd
Jeremy Piven's CBS drama was never a breakout during its first and only season. Ater the star was accused of assault and predatory behavior by at least two actresses, the network did not order more episodes of the freshman series and quietly canceled it ahead of May's upfront presentation.
prevnextThe Great American Baking Show
The American adaptation of The Great British Bake Off was pulled off ABC's schedule in its third season after only two episodes when judge Johnny Iuzzini was caused by multiple former employees of sexual misconduct.
Reports recently surfaced, however, that the show might make a comeback soon.
prevnextThe O'Reilly Factor
After it was revealed that Bill O'Reilly and Fox News had paid out five sexual harassment settlements, almost 60 advertisers pulled their support for the series, leading to its cancellation.
prevnextLouie
After a number of women accused comedian Louis C.K. of inappropriate behavior, and C.K. accepting responsibility, FX severed all ties, including the official cancellation of Louie, which had been on hiatus since 2015.
prevnextHere Comes Honey Boo Boo
After Honey Boo Boo's Mother, Mama June, was romantically linked with Mark Daniels, a man who had been sent to prison after molesting one of her older daughters, TLC canceled the series citing its commitment to "the children's ongoing comfort and well being."
prevnextThe Goburger Show
The T.J. Miller series was canceled on the same day that the star was publicly accused of sexual assault and violence. Comedy Central claimed the cancellation was unrelated to the allegations. Miller also left the HBO series Silicon Valley.
prevnextThe Wonder Years
The family sitcom was abruptly canceled in 1993, after a lawsuit had been filed by a costume designer who alleged she had been sexually harassed by stars Fred Savage and Jason Hervey. In a recent interview, co-star Alley Mills claimed the lawsuit was the reason the show was canceled.
prevnextThe Chew
The variety series was recently canceled after seven seasons to make room for an extra hour of Good Morning America. In December, co-host Mario Batalli was fired from the series after a number of women accused him of sexual harassment.
prevnextLuck
Dustin Hoffman and Anthony Hopkins starred on the one-season HBO drama in 2010. The series was renewed for a second season, but was later canceled after three horses died during production and animal rights groups called for the end of the series.
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