The Real Reason A.P. Bio Was Canceled Twice
"A.P. Bio" was rude, crude, and had a loyal fanbase. So why was the show canceled by NBC, picked up by Peacock - and then canceled a second time?
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"A.P. Bio" was rude, crude, and had a loyal fanbase. So why was the show canceled by NBC, picked up by Peacock - and then canceled a second time?
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