Boston, Mass., Jun 12, 2005 / 22:00 pm
New York-based cable giant Comcast has refused to run a public service announcement on abstinence on several of its channels, claiming that the ad is not appropriate for young viewers.
A Comcast senior manager determined that Catholic Social Services’ 30-second spot is not appropriate for the 6-to-9-year-olds who watch the Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon and the Family Channel, reported the Boston Standard-Times.
The spot will run on MTV, Sci-Fi Channel, FX, Comedy Central and E! Entertainment Channel in seven communities in Massachusetts.
Arlene McNamee, executive director of Catholic Social Services, said she was rendered "a little speechless" by the company's decision.