1/24 UPDATE: KABC TV in Los Angeles says it will air a public service announcement that it initially deemed too controversial to air during President Barack Obama's inauguration.



The PSA will run this Sunday during Extreme Makeover: Home Edition at about 9:15 p.m. Five ads were produced to counter discrimination in the aftermath of the passage of California's Proposition 8, which rescinded marriage rights for gay and lesbian couples in the state. (Advocate)



1/22 - Los Angeles Affiliate KABC-TV refused to air the Get To Know Us First Ads featuring gay and lesbian families during the inauguration, citing that it was too controversial.KABC told Chris Yokogawa, the media buyer at New and Improved Media trying to place GetToKnowUsFirst.org's ads, that "many families will be watching," and that it was "controversial". "They were firm in their rejection,” Yokogawa says in a release. ( PR Newswire KABC's president and general manager is Arnold J. Kleiner. The station lists their phone number as (818) 863-7777. E-contact form for KABC TVMain Line: (818) 863-7777ABC7 Broadcast Center500 Circle Seven DriveGlendale, CA 91201These ads are far from controversial, they are beautiful families who deserve recognition. Let the station know your thoughts.