Network axes Kennedy series

The US History network has decided not to show a controversial mini-series on the Kennedy family.

The US History network has decided not to show a controversial mini-series on the Kennedy family.

The eight-part series drew criticism during its production from figures such as former Kennedy administration aide Theodore Sorenson, who attacked the scripts as inaccurate.

The role of producer Joel Surnow, a political conservative, also drew suspicion from fans of the Kennedy family.

"We have concluded this dramatic interpretation is not a fit for the History brand," the network said in a statement lat night.

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History said the decision was made after viewing the entire series, which stars Greg Kinnear and Katie Holmes as assassinated US president John F. Kennedy and his wife, Jackie.

"We recognise historical fiction is an important medium for storytelling and commend all the hard work and passion that has gone into the making of the series, but ultimately deem this as the right programming decision for our network," History said in a statement.

Spokesman Michael Feeney said there would be no further comment.