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ABC 33/40 controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 1997

    Refusal to air Ellen coming-out episode

    ABC 33/40 was the only ABC affiliate reported not to air the episode in which Ellen's lead character came out as lesbian. The station cited family-viewing concerns. A public screening organized by Birmingham Pride drew a large audience and national attention.

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