WB drops Mark Burnett-based series

The WB television network has dropped plans to air Commando Nanny.

The half-hour series was based on the experiences of reality TV guru Mark Burnett. Before finding fame with Survivor and The Apprentice, the former soldier looked after kids in a Beverly Hills home - hence the name of the planned series. Commando Nanny had been pencilled in for a September 17 premiere, but this was delayed due to matters including illnesses and injuries among the cast. The situation worsened when the show's producer, Rachel Sweet, left the series after filming on the first episode was completed.

In a statement, The WB and sister company Warner Bros. Television said: "In spite of an extraordinary effort by the producers, cast and crew, we will not be proceeding with production on Commando Nanny. The project suffered a number of unfortunate and untimely setbacks, which factored into this very difficult decision."