‘Work It’ Cancelled After 2 Episodes

After just 2 episodes, ABC’S new show, Work It, was canceled. Pretty much as soon as it was revealed, it was targeted by leading gay-rights advocacy groups who may, ultimately, have had nothing or everything to do with its failure, but still.. the show created a stir. Did anyone see those 2 episodes, what do you think?

The cross-dressing comedy didn’t last long, it was canned after just 2 episodes… but was that because it wasn’t very funny or because it was too controversial?

ABC Entertainment Chief Paul Lee told reporters that he was “confused about the response from the advocacy groups…he appreciates the cheeky humor that comes with cross-dressing comedies like the Dustin Hoffman movie Tootsie.”

GLAAD’s senior director of programs released this statement today: “While many of ABC’s positive and groundbreaking portrayals of LGBT people have been critical and popular successes, the public had little interest in this outdated show. As a result of this campaign, an important dialogue has been started in Hollywood and mainstream media about the real discrimination faced by transgender people today.”

It seems there is a bit of confusion about the show.. some people really feel strongly about it being harmful to the transgender community, others aren’t sure what the issue is with it – it was just meant to be a light comedy…either way, it has really polarized people on the topic. I don’t know how I feel about this show… I watched the 2 episodes, but am not sure I had enough time to form an opinion about it. I do think it felt quite outdated but am not sure it was offensive. I personally think that creating a conversation about whether it was offensive is successful in itself… still, I don’t think that is enough to keep a show on the air, it wasn’t that funny. Would love to know your thoughts if anyone saw this show before it was canned…

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