ABC axes comedy series starring fan favorite as it was ‘little dark’ for broadcast TV and ‘faced challenges’
ABC axed a comedy series starring a fan-favorite star.
The network claimed the series was a "little dark" for broadcast TV while being with "challenges."
ABC pulled the plug on the comedy series Forgive & Forget, starring and executively produced by Modern Family star Ty Burrell.
According to Deadline, the pilot received a thumbs up, however, the network ultimately decided against the show because it was too "dark."
Forgive & Forget's subject matter is surrounded around Alzheimer's.
The show was set to follow Hank, played by Ty, who receives an "unexpected diagnosis."
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"Hank reconnects with his responsible adult son Ben in hopes of making new memories together," the outlet states.
The show was inspired by Forgive & Forget's TV writer Eugine Garcia-Cross' own experience dealing with a parent who had Alzheimer's.
Eugine hoped to "destigmatize a disease afflicting millions" using comedy.
Alongside Ty, Modern Family's co-creator, Christopher Lloyd, was hired to consult.
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In addition to the show's plot, the project reportedly faced a number of challenges.
Following the pilot table read, the show had to recast the role of Ben.
Forgive & Forget's boot comes after ABC's parent company, Disney, pulled the plug on Amy Schumer's show Life & Beth.
Similar to the ABC show, the comedy series Life & Beth dealt with a woman confronting her past and reassessing her future following a turn of events.
Before it was canceled, the show had two successful seasons.
FAN UPROAR
Following the news about Forgive & Forget, fans rushed to social media to express their disbelief.
Many begged the network to "bring back" Ty into a different show.
"Bring Burrell back in something quality ASAP," said one fan.
Ty Burrell's Career
While Ty is famously known for his role on Modern Family, the Oregan native has built an impressive acting resume over the years.
2001 - Evolution
2001 - Black Hawk Down
2004 - Dawn of the Dead
2008 - The Incredible Hulk
2009 - Moden Family
2010 - Morning Glory
2014 - Muppets Most Wanted
2016 - Finding Dory
2020 - Duncanville
"His comedic chops and amazing ability in pratfalls and physical talents – trapeze, unicycling, tightrope, post-Taser stagger/seizure,etc. – are unbelievable."
"How dare ABC take away that pilot from Phil Dunphy," wrote another referring to Ty's character on Modern Family.
"Aww he is such a talent," commented a third, while a fourth wrote, "NOOOOOOOOOOOOO."
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While Forgive & Forget was axed, Deadline did mention that Disney has plans for the Modern Family star.
Apparently, there are talks about other series opportunities which will star Ty.
