LOS ANGELES — NBC’s foray into irreverent religion ended Jan. 23 with the cancellation of “The Book of Daniel” after three episodes. Instead of the show at its Friday nighttime slot, NBC’s schedule for Jan. 26 lists a rerun of “Law & Order.”
The show’s most outspoken critic, Donald Wildmon, founder and chairman of the American Family Association, celebrated the news that low ratings, a dwindling roster of sponsors and reluctant affiliates had taken a toll on the show that spotlights an Episcopal priest and his family in various quagmires of promiscuity, homosexuality, alcoholism and drug abuse.
The show also featured a “Jesus” who engaged in easygoing dialogue with the priest. According to various news reports, the number of “Book of Daniel” sponsors had dwindled to one, Burlington Coat Factory, while the number of NBC affiliates refusing to air the show had risen to 11. (TAB)
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