Story highlights ABC exec discusses cancellation

Some conservatives are lobbying to bring the show back

(CNN) Tim Allen has been outspoken about his conservative political views, and some think he's been punished for that.

Calls for a boycott of ABC began last week after the network canceled Allen's comedy "Last Man Standing," in which the actor starred as "man's man" Mike Baxter.

"Last Man Standing" has been hailed by some viewers for its positive portrayal of conservatives, while off-screen Allen has voiced his support for President Trump.

Upon news of "Last Man Standing's" cancellation, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker tweeted to Allen, "Looks like @ABC is playing politics with your show despite decent ratings."

.@ofcTimAllen Looks like @ABC is playing politics with your show despite decent ratings. Sad.https://t.co/FQo9H55QcR — Scott Walker (@ScottWalker) May 11, 2017

There are also petitions circulating to bring back the series, including one that describes "Last Man standing" as a show "that appeals to a broad swath of Americans who find very few shows that extol the virtues with which they can identify."

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