Controversial TV Episodes of Popular Shows That Have Been Totally Banned

"Adopted" - You Can't Do That In Television

If you were a kid during the 1980s, then you definitely remember this show! You Can't Do That on Television is a comedy sketch show that was about kids, for kids. Comedy skits tend to walk on the line of what is appropriate and what isn't, but this episode absolutely crossed it. They ended up making fun of children who were adopted in the episode "Adopted." A lot of people weren't comfortable with this message and complained. The episode was pulled after enough people complained. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.