Alabama public TV bans an 'Arthur' episode with same-sex wedding

Wednesday, May 22, 2019
ALABAMA -- Public television in Alabama is refusing to air an episode of the children's show "Arthur," that features a same-sex wedding.

Rather than airing the episode of beloved teacher Mr. Ratburn getting married, Alabama public TV opted to show a rerun from a previous season.
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The episode "Mr. Ratburn and The Someone Special" originally aired on May 13 as the premiere of the 22nd series.

It prompted widespread online praise from supporters of LGBTQ rights.
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The episode is still available to stream on the official PBS site.

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