Diff'rent Strokes not on network TV stations until California Election is Over - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

SBTB Geek · 08-13-2003, 12:17 PM

Because Gary Coleman is running for CA governor, "Diff'rent Strokes" can no longer air on network TV, or it's affiliates. Once the race it's over, the ban will be lifted. This came about because of the rule that candidates could only have equal TV time. That's why the networks can't play Arnold Schwarzenegger movies either.

This rule does not apply to cable stations.

Pavan · 08-13-2003, 01:13 PM

It's only for California. It only airs on 2 locals anyway. WCIU in Chicago and WXIV somewhere in North Carolina. As far as I know, it's still airing in those two areas. So it doesn't matter anyway since it doesn't air there.

Read the info here: http://abcnews.go.com/wire/Entertain...30813_694.html

08-13-2003, 12:17 PM	#1
SBTB Geek Smooth Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 21, 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,004	Diff'rent Strokes banned from network TV stations Because Gary Coleman is running for CA governor, "Diff'rent Strokes" can no longer air on network TV, or it's affiliates. Once the race it's over, the ban will be lifted. This came about because of the rule that candidates could only have equal TV time. That's why the networks can't play Arnold Schwarzenegger movies either. This rule does not apply to cable stations.

08-13-2003, 01:13 PM	#2
Pavan SO News/Reviews Director Administrator Forum Superstar Join Date: Feb 17, 2000 Location: Linden, NJ (Where Hal Linden got his last name from!) Posts: 26,821	It's only for California. It only airs on 2 locals anyway. WCIU in Chicago and WXIV somewhere in North Carolina. As far as I know, it's still airing in those two areas. So it doesn't matter anyway since it doesn't air there. Read the info here: http://abcnews.go.com/wire/Entertain...30813_694.html
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