The Parents Television Council issued a criticism of ABC for its scheduling of a new episode of “Scandal” immediately following the annual airing of “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” on Thursday.
Fans seemed to find more humor in it, based on their social media response. Some sided with the PTC’s stance, but more found the jarring transition both unexpected and funny.
At issue? An opening sex scene on Shonda Rhimes‘ show coming less than a minute after the Charlie Brown special’s end.
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“Shame on ABC for putting a peep show next to a playground,” PTC president Tim Winter said.