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Originally posted by Peaches-n-Cream
He also mentioned how "Saving Private Ryan" couldn't be shown on Veteran's Day because of the fear of FCC fines. These FCC fines are really shaping what can be seen on tv and heard on the radio.
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That isn't true, and is how urban legends are made.
The Movie was played on the ABC network -- I watched it. Several (actually reletively few) ABC affiliates chose not to carry it because of alleged fear of FCC action.
In truth, I think they were trying to make a point to the FCC. But maybe not.