An episode of CBS‘ new drama The Agency dealing with an anthrax scare has been pulled indefinitely, according to The Associated Press. The episode, which was to air this Thursday night, will be replaced by another Agency episode which depicts somewhat less offensive material: an Indonesian hostage crisis.
“As anthrax cases and public fears spread throughout the weekend and into Monday, it became clear we couldn’t broadcast this episode,” said CBS spokesman Chris Ender.
“We certainly don’t want to do anything to add to the country’s fears about anthrax,” he said.
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At least 13 people have been exposed to anthrax since the Sept. 11 tragedy as part of an apparent terrorist attack.
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