You-know-who at "Monster House" Opening; Photo: Richard Chavez
Thanks, Jamie Lynn! Here's another fine mess you're about to get Nickelodeon in: The network's considering a Birds-and-the-Bees news special to explain her pregnancy.
That's the word from a recent AP story, which adds that Linda Ellerbee - who most recently produced that Nick News global warming special - is under consideration for the job of teaching 9 year old viewers about...well, you know what about.
Let us add: This is hugely risky. Lots of critics will reasonably ask, since when did Nick appoint itself guardian and educator of the nation's children, particularly with regards this sort of subject? The network should expect the following: Angry letters, furious parents, broadsides from various right wing Evangelical, Catholic and other like-minded groups, as well as a special edition of "The O'Reilly Factor."
Ellerbee - let us also add - is terrific, but does she need this kind of headache?
Nevertheless, Nick may think this is the price to pay to keep "Zoey 101" on the air. The network's wrapped the fourth season, per AP, and certainly doesn't want to spike it. So why not a public service news special?
Here's a quote from the story: "I think it's important that something be done," Ellerbee told The Associated Press on Thursday. "But I think it's important that it be done in a measured way, and not just to feed the beast of news stories."
No confirmation yet from Nick, which is busy wrestling the beast.
Comments (2)
I wonder if her "boyfriend" will be charged with statutory rape, considering her age (16)?
Jamie Lynn has just proved that her family is just Louisianna trash.
As for Nickelodeon, I feel bad for the mess she put them in. Do they junk her series, and eat a large chunk of change, or keep it on the air, and by default, support her decision to be an under age, unwed mother?
The worst in this case are her costars on Zoe101 who may end up out of work because of her carelessness.
look i dont know why everybody is acting like this is such a big deal!!!! everyone mess up sometimes in life!!! and for you grown peoople who are putting her down YALL SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF URSELVES!!!! stop trying to put her down, it is not the end of the world!!!!instead of you noisy paprazzi all in her face, try sometimes to support her instead of always trying to find a atory!! you are not dealing with a grown person.she is just 16yrs old!!!