Call it a case of bad timing. As reported by many sources, DJ AM had filmed a TV series for MTV called “Gone Too Far” which was all about AM helping teen drug addicts kick the habit. In the show AM’s role was part mentor part counselor as he would help the teens keep on track and use his own experiences to help. Ironically, due to AM’s death from a drug overdose, MTV kept the show on the shelves.
Well word now is that MTV has gone back as is working with DJ AM’s family to air the TV series in a more fitting way. Eight episodes of “Gone” were shot; three days before his body was discovered Aug. 28, DJ AM tweeted that he wrapped filming. The show’s original premiere date was Oct. 5th. Now that date is most likely not going to stick but MTV definitely has not shelved the project and is moving ahead on how to premiere it with the right tone and message.
I hope they do this tastefully and really get across a positive message to the kids on this. I think if they can do that, it’s what DJ AM would have wanted.