Controversial Michael Jackson Comedy Pulled by Sky Following Criticism From Family

The episode based on Michael Jackson that was scheduled to be part of a series called Urban Myths has been pulled. The episode was set to air on Sky Arts on Jan. 19. It focused on Jackson’s road trip from New York to Los Angeles with Elizabeth Taylor and Marlon Brando after the 9/11 attacks. Sky stated:

“We have taken the decision not to broadcast Elizabeth, Michael and Marlon, a half-hour episode from the Sky Arts Urban Myths series, in light of the concerns expressed by Michael Jackson’s immediate family,We set out to take a lighthearted look at reportedly true events and never intended to cause any offense.”


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