May 1, 2000
Various sources
Arabian Nights held hostage

Unfortunately, Time Warner Cable and ABC-TV decided they couldn't play well together last night during the airing of  "Arabian Nights" part 1.  

Apparently television viewers in 11 markets, including New York City, Los Angeles and Houston were forced to watch Part 1 in a reduced screen while "warning" comments scrolled beneath the movie. 

The dispute escalates tonight as seven other  Time Warner markets, including Raleigh-Durham, Philadelphia, Toledo, and Fresno, will also lose service. 

Further details available at The Hollywood Reporter and Yahoo! AP News.