KABC-TV Refuses to Air 'Gay Family' Advertisement

The ABC affiliate reportedly said the ad -- featuring two black men who are raising five children -- was too controversial to air during the inauguration, when “many families will be watching.”

“They were firm in their rejection,” said Chris Yokogawa, the media buyer who tried to place the ad with KABC. “We went back and forth a couple of times. I explained that this family is far from controversial.”

The ad is one of five 30-second commercials featuring families headed by same-sex couples produced by a nonprofit group called GetToKnowUsFirst.org. Each ad carried the message, “Marriage promotes families. Support marriage equality. Get to know us first."