1.   But that decision was overruled by the president of NBC, Bob Wright, who decided to accept commercials for the movie.

2.   CNN and NBC said Friday that they would refuse to accept commercials for either of the pain relievers if comparative safety claims were made.

3.   CNN and NBC said they would refuse to accept commercials for either of the pain relievers if comparative safety claims were made.

4.   Despite some objections, television and radio broadcasters are increasingly willing to accept commercials for distilled spirits.

5.   ESPN said it might accept the commercial for its golf programs.

6.   Kyle Kaino, a spokeswoman for NBC, which is part of General Electric Co., said one commercial was accepted after the proposed script was revised.

7.   Spokesmen for ABC, CBS and Fox all said they had no plans now to change their policies against accepting liquor commercials.

8.   The networks have shown commendable responsibility in refusing to accept liquor commercials.

9.   Two months ago, NBC became the first broadcast network to accept commercials for hard liquor like vodka, gin, rum or whiskey.