ABC rid of the man who cancelled Better Off Ted

Steve McPherson resigned amid alleged sexual harassment probe.

Steve McPherson resigned from ABC as the company conducted an internal sexual harassment investigation of the executive, according to a source.

ABC pointedly did not deny allegations of inappropriate conduct were involved.

In response to repeated requests for comment, ABC re-issued its statement about McPherson's departure: "Steve McPherson today submitted his resignation as President, ABC Entertainment Group, and the Company accepted.

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Which network executive was fired for overusing his casting couch? The horny TV honcho was demanding oral sex in exchange for roles on his shows and had a fling with an actress known for her accessibility.

The thinking is this item refers to "Life on Mars" co-star Gretchen Mol.

Belated revenge for LoM, Better Off Ted, Pushing Daisies, and Eastwick fans.