With TMZ reporting on an alleged confession from actor Stephen Collins regarding inappropriate behavior involving underage girls, UP TV has removed his popular family drama 7th Heaven from their network schedule, effective immediately.
Here is the statement from the family-oriented channel, which will be replacing the Camdens with Supernanny:
UP TV RESPONDS TO MEDIA REPORTS
ON STEPHEN COLLINSRemoves “7th Heaven” From Its Programming Schedule
ATLANTA – October 7, 2014 – UP TV announced today it is pulling “7th Heaven” from its programming schedule in light of media reports that cast member Stephen Collins is the subject of a criminal investigation involving sexual contact with underage girls.
Charley Humbard, president & CEO, UP said: “As a top family-friendly network, we are deeply concerned for the families that are potentially affected by these disturbing allegations surrounding actor Stephen Collins. ‘7th Heaven’ has been a beloved family show and a fan-favorite on our network. We have made the decision to remove the series from our schedule effective at 5 p.m. ET today. We will continue to monitor the situation and listen carefully to our viewers. Replacing ‘7th Heaven’ tonight will be ‘Supernanny,’ a series dedicated to bringing families together.”
Replacing “7th Heaven,” “Supernanny” will air in a marathon today at 5-11 p.m. ET. Beginning Wednesday, Oct. 8, “Touched By An Angel” will air at 12 p.m. ET weekdays. “The Parkers” will air this Saturday at 1-5 p.m. ET.
