The following statement has been released in regards to postponing the Michael Jackson Special. CBS is postponing its plan to broadcast the entertainment special, ‘Michael Jackson Number Ones,’ which was scheduled to air Wednesday, November 26th at 10:00 PM.
“Given the gravity of the charges against Mr. Jackson, we believe it would be inappropriate at this time to broadcast an entertainment special. However, we are very mindful that Mr. Jackson is innocent until proven guilty. We will consider broadcasting the special after the due process of the legal system runs its course. A replacement program for the special will be announced at a later time.”