In a dramatic turn that has left ABC executives reeling and conservative audiences nodding in collective agreement, Tim Allen and Roseanne Barr have officially canceled their much-anticipated “non-prog” show with ABC. The reason? According to the duo, ABC’s handling of the recent Trump-Harris debate and the subsequent negative backlash was the final straw in what they call the network’s “total loss of credibility.”
Allen and Barr, who had planned to co-create a series that would serve as a jab at political correctness, identity politics, and everything related to “progressivism,” have abandoned the project, citing ABC’s “overreach” in attempting to fact-check the debate and, more importantly, to “appease the proggy crowd.” Their decision has caused a stir in Hollywood, but it’s the audience—particularly non-progressive warriors across the United States—who truly feel the sting.
Tentatively titled America Uncanceled, the show was meant to be ABC’s next big hit. Tapping into the latent resentment toward the cultural and political elite, Allen and Barr envisioned a comedy addressing controversial topics such as cancel culture, the erosion of free speech, and the supposed tyranny of vegan-friendly food choices. It was set to be a comedic safe space for those feeling suffocated by political correctness, where jokes about the “fragile” and “virtue-signaling” could flow freely without fear of online mobs demanding apologies.
But that dream died faster than ABC’s ratings during the Trump-Harris debate. The now-infamous debate, supposedly a ratings goldmine, turned into a political lightning rod. With moderators fact-checking Trump in real-time and seemingly giving Harris a pass, half of America was outraged. While some praised the network for “defending the truth,” others saw it as a blatant attack on free speech, particularly Trump’s.
Tim Allen, never one to hold back when expressing his disdain for “media bias,” reportedly watched the debate from his man cave, a personalized sanctuary for tools, muscle cars, and outdated gender roles. As moderators corrected Trump’s claims about “Democrats executing babies after birth” and “immigrants eating Ohio pets,” Allen’s frustration mounted.
For her part, Roseanne Barr had her own issues with ABC’s approach. After being ousted from her own revival of Roseanne due to a controversial tweet, Barr has long harbored resentment toward the network’s apparent double standards. “They fact-checked Trump as if he were reading the back of a cereal box,” she said, “but Kamala could have said the moon was made of tofu, and they would have nodded.”
Following the debate, social media exploded with calls for ABC to apologize to Trump and his supporters. But ABC stood firm, defending its fact-checking as part of its journalistic duty. That was enough for Allen and Barr to pull the plug.
After the Trump-Harris debate scandal, Tim Allen and Roseanne Barr issued a joint statement confirming they were canceling their show with ABC and explaining why. In typically blunt fashion, Allen opened with, “ABC has lost its credibility. If they can’t even host a fair debate without turning it into a fact-checking circus, what hope is there for honest entertainment?”
Barr added, “I was kicked off my own show for a joke. Meanwhile, ABC is here giving Kamala Harris a free pass while fact-checking everything Trump says. Where’s the justice in that? We’re not going to work with a network that bows to the proggy agenda and pretends it’s journalism.”
The statement quickly went viral, with conservative media hailing the pair as champions of free speech and anti-progressive warriors. It wasn’t long before #ABCisOverParty trended, with fans of Allen and Barr promising to boycott the network. And for once, it wasn’t about comedy, but about a cultural war.
It’s safe to say that ABC is feeling the impact. The network had high hopes for America Uncanceled as a way to win back conservative viewers alienated by Hollywood’s progressive leanings. But now, with Allen and Barr stepping away, ABC is left with an empty promise and facing the wrath of a growing anti-prog movement.
Meanwhile, Allen and Barr appear unfazed. In fact, reports indicate that the two are in talks with several other networks and streaming platforms eager to pick up where ABC left off. Fox News, naturally, has already reached out to the pair, hoping to bring them on board for its new streaming service, Fox Nation. “We know there’s an audience for this type of show,” said a Fox executive, “and we’re more than happy to give Tim and Roseanne a platform where they can be themselves, without the fact-checkers.”
But Allen and Barr might have even bigger plans. In an age of “do-it-yourself” media, the pair is also considering launching their own platform, where they can control the narrative, without filters or censorship. With their combined star power and a legion of fans ready to tune in, it wouldn’t be surprising if America Uncanceled finds a new home, free from the constraints of traditional networks and the “proggy crowd.”
For now, Tim Allen and Roseanne Barr have drawn a line in the sand, walking away from ABC and setting their sights on a future where their humor and politics can reign free.
