It was revealed yesterday that ABC had decided not to order any additional episodes of 666 Park Avenue. The show may not be technically cancelled but all acknowledge that it won’t be back. Thankfully all 13 episodes that have been produced are expected to air.
Before the show even premiered, One Million Moms (a site started by the conservative American Family Association) urged their readers to write to ABC to “strongly encourage” the network to cancel their plans to air the program. “Let them also know you are prepared to join thousands of other voices in urging advertisers to place it on their ‘do not advertise’ list and consider pulling all ads from the ABC network in protest.”
A later post lists some of 666 Park Avenue’s sponsors and encourages readers to email them in protest directly; Johnson & Johnson, Egg Beaters (ConAgra Foods), KFC (YUM Brands), Subway, Revlon, Colgate Total (Colgate-Palmolive), and Macy’s in protest of their commercial support.
Wednesday’s post claims victory, stating that none of the sponsors of the first episodes were seen advertising on later installments. The post urges readers to email their distaste for the program to other sponsors; Petco, Clorox, Outback, Dyson, Dairy Queen, and Red Lobster (Darden Restaurants).
While it was most likely just poor ratings that sank 666 Park Avenue, do you think that the protests to the network and their sponsors influenced ABC’s decision? Share your thoughts below.
Bring back 666 and Park Avenue!!!!!
How disappointing. I really enjoyed that show. I was looking forward to the second season.
How disappointing. I really enjoyed that show and was looking forward to the next season.
I .ca not watch this show because of your view point, but I can a buy guns for purposes other than to hunt food for my family. I just don’t understand the rational or the hypocrisy.
People are such pansies and get offended so easily. This was actually a good show, if you dont like it dont watch
how come u guys didnt get the show the exorcist cancelled and 666 isnt even as hellish or demonic.
So annoyed. It’s hard for me to find shows that hold my interest and this was one of them. This is no worse than any other super natural show or movie. If you can’t play it on air, why not release additional episodes only for the app? Million Mom’s can shove it and protest things that really matter. Don’t want to watch it, then don’t. Don’t want your kids to watch it? Then be a dang parent and supervise their watching habits from home. 666 Park Ave was a great show and was not given a chance to become what… Read more »
I loved the show. I’m tired of getting into shows and then they get canceled, because someone doesn’t like it. Plus leave shows on tv that are stupid.
Boo! Your kid should be in bed, the time the show came on. I liked the show as 40+ woman.
I watch 666 park Avenue to episode 12 on Google movies (1/31/17) streaming data. On 2/1/17 Google lists episodes unavailable? Episode 13 the last episode I cannot watch. What a bummer.
Actually you can on various streaming sites -_-
I loved the show, I thought it was great. The writers were excellent in their scripts. Just bring the show back.
So ssorry your network cancelled 666 park avenue. I loved it. Bring it back
So I’ve noticed that this million moms thing is a serious nuisance. There are much bigger evils in the world than what’s on a person’s TV. Why don’t they protest Monsanto or something more sinister? This million moms thing is ridiculous. Big whoop. Ppl watch seedy shows, who cares? Reality shows are more dangerous than the fictional shows, they cause more ppl to become fame obsessed and self absorbed bc they watched their favorite reality stars do the same thing and get famous. It causes more evil just watching stupid pointless shows about ppl who made it semi-big just acting… Read more »
This was a great series and think this women’s group is ridiculous! it is my firm belief the title is what prompted this groups uproar and potentially also caused some not to view the series at all. I believe this series would be successful with a new name. I too found the name disturbing!
Yea, this show was great. The ratings weren’t that bad. And one million mom’s are stupid and should fight real causes instead of just getting tv show cancelled.