Keep the pressure on the sponsors of GCB!

By: American Decency Staff

“GCBâ€Â continues to degrade Christ and His followers.  It’s vital that we send a message now to ABC and corporate America that millions of people of faith will not support companies that openly ridicule their beliefs.  “GCBâ€Â is currently under consideration for renewal for next season.  Now is the time to show advertisers that this is a show they should not empower! Join together with thousands of others who are expressing outrage about this offensive depiction of Christianity.  Also, forward this to your family and friends, encouraging them to stand with us. Last night’s sponsors include:  Subway, Chili’s, Red Lobster, L’Oreal, Ford, Hotwire, and AT&T. Take Action! Click here to let the sponsors of “GCBâ€Â hear from you! And that message seems to be getting through to corporate America.  In the first seven episodes of “GCB,â€Â 154 companies have advertised on the show.  Of those 154 advertisers, 112 advertised only one time.  That’s a 73% withdrawal rate! After their ad appeared on “GCBâ€Â those 154 advertisers would have heard from many of you through our “take actionâ€Â links.  After receiving those emails from you and others offended by their sponsorship of Christian bigotry, 112 advertisers – 73% – did not return to advertise again. In addition, the TV network ratings for last night’s episode of “GCBâ€Â were down to their lowest yet – coming in last place for its timeslot against the other major networks.  “GCBâ€Â viewership was down 21% from the previous week’s episode. If these trends continue, the network will be hard pressed to justify the renewal of “GCBâ€Â – no matter how much they would like to.  That is why it is so important to keep up the pressure upon the advertisers! And now Bravo TV, the producers of the tawdry reality show “Real Housewivesâ€Â is seeking real-life Christian women to star in a spin-off reality TV show depicting “realâ€Â Christian Housewives based on the fictional “GCB.â€Â TMZ reports:  “The people behind the "Real Housewives" franchise are poking around in Calabasas, CA … searching for Christian women to star in a new reality show inspired by "GCB" … “ Producers are seeking "accomplished and upscale women in the Calabasas area who have fabulous lives, are very social, are involved in the community, but also have a very deep commitment to their faith." I can imagine what type of derogatory spin would be put on the portrayal of these real Christian women if “GCBâ€Â was the inspiration. This is just another reason to send a message to Hollywood that such offensive and bigoted portrayals of the Christian faith are not profitable and will not “sellâ€Â to millions of American viewers and consumers. Christian Post seemed to concur, commenting:  “Like ‘GCB,’ Bravo could receive a critical response to the new reality TV show after a number of critics including New York City Councilman, Peter Vallone, called on ‘people of all faiths’ to boycott ABC's show, which was originally called "Good Christian B——." ‘GCB,’ which is produced by famed ‘Sex and the City’ executive producer Darren Star, follows the lives of Christian women who carelessly live in sin and constantly find themselves caught up in salacious gossip and lies, which critics like Vallone say mock Christianity.â€Â Take Action! Click here to let the sponsors of “GCBâ€Â hear from you! ========================================================== To support our efforts please click here or mail your gift to American Decency Association (ADA), PO Box 202, Fremont, MI 49412. American Decency Association is a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability.

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