
I’m sure GLAAD will be content with this. Yeah, no.
Via Entertainment Weekly:
This was over when the Robertson family declared they would not continue on Duck Dynasty without Phil.
That was the checkmate move vs. the family’s opponent and employer A&E, which announced Friday that the reality hit will resume filming with the entire Louisiana family. […]
In battles between networks and cast members, typically the company has most of the leverage. But here the unified Robertson family — financially secure and not desperately needing a paycheck like many reality stars — held stronger cards. The defense of Phil Robertson that best weakened A&E’s decision to suspend him also handed the network its best excuse to back down. In its statement, A&E noted Robertson’s comments “reflect his personal views based on his own beliefs,” echoing Robertson’s defenders. A&E added that it will air PSAs “promoting unity, tolerance and acceptance among all people,” which is the TV industry equivalent of a sinner saying Hail Marys.
