ABC Shelves Willard\'s Improv Series

By FELICIA R. LEE

Two weeks after the actor and comedian Fred Willard was arrested in Hollywood on a charge of lewd conduct at an adult movie theater, ABC is pulling the last two new episodes of his improv series “Trust Us With Your Life.”

Reruns of “Wipeout” will replace the Tuesday show hosted by Mr. Willard. The 72-year-old actor previously lost his job as narrator of a new PBS series, “Market Warriors,” which pits professional antiques pickers in a competition to spot the best bargain.

Mr. Willard, in an appearance last week on “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon,” said he was embarrassed by his July 18 arrest but that he had done nothing wrong.

Mr. Willard's case is eligible for a diversion program that will keep him from being formally charged with lewd conduct if he completes the required courses, the Los Angeles City Attorney's office has determined.

On Monday Mr. Willard wrote on Twitter:

Wait til u hear my version; much more PG. & my review, lousy film, but theater would make a terrific racquetball court. Full story 2 follow.

- Fred Willard (@Fred_Willard) July 23, 2012