Can ABC TCB After Kraft KOs ‘GCB'?
When a network even thinks about airing a series and naming it Good Christian Bitches, it’s got to expect trouble.
And when a big marketer like Kraft decides that commercials for its Philadelphia cream cheese shouldn’t air during what ABC now calls GCB, it is easy to jump to the conclusion that pressure from religious and family groups is responsible.
Well, not so fast.
According to a statement from Kraft, “although we received a few consumer complaints, this decision was not linked in any way to the content of this particular show.”
The company explained that it made a multi-show buy on ABC, and that buy included some spots on GCB. Why?
“It’s customary to advertise on premiere episodes due to their large viewership,” it said. After that, “the brand has decided to redirect advertising to other programs with an established audience.”
How did the move by Kraft affect ABC? The network didn’t comment, so it’s hard to tell if it’s getting stuck with unsold commercial inventory in GCB. Or extra bagels, for that matter.
Ram commented:
My days on the pilot of GCB were with the largest group of eaxtrs I have ever worked with. It took quite a lot of people to shoot those church scenes. But, as always, we still had a great time! I wish the show had decided to stay in Dallas to shoot, but I understand them being in Hollywood. That cast was the largest group of well-known celebrities I have had the opportunity to work with, thus far. Such fun to watch them work! Looking forward to seeing this series when it hits the airwaves!
Jed commented:
Jon, this show won't be lasting much longer after the mediocre premiere ratings it got and then it tanked last nigth in a re-broadcast. The key is how it'll do in the next few weeks time and if they are on par like Pan Am, I can't see this show lasting until May sweeps.