Lynchburg, VA - They're calling it an outrageously obscene performance that should be punished.

The Liberty Counsel, based in Lynchburg, wants the FCC to severely reprimand the ABC network, and rocker Adam Lambert.

The complaint stems from Lambert's Sunday night performance on the American Music Awards, that included scenes of homo-erotic behavior. During the act, Lambert, who is gay, had a male dancer mimic oral sex, and later kissed a man on stage.

The Liberty Counsel says it clearly violated FCC guidelines and they want the network and all ABC affiliates fined for airing it.

Liberty Counsel Director of Cultural Affairs Matt Barber said, "ABC needs to feel the pinch to recognize that they've misbehaved here and to insure that they don't misbehave in a similar fashion going forward."

The Liberty Counsel claims ABC even promoted the performance for West Coast viewers by saying it's “what everyone will be talking about,” though the network did edit out some of it for that airing. 

ABC canceled Lambert's performance scheduled for Wednesday morning on Good Morning America.

Click the RELATED DOCUMENTS link to read the full complaint.

PRESS RELEASE FROM LIBERTY COUNSEL:

Washington, D.C. – Liberty Counsel has filed a complaint with the Federal Communications Commission against the American Broadcasting Company (“ABC”) for airing an outrageously lewd and filthy performance by Adam Lambert on November 22, 2009 during the 2009 American Music Awards. Among other things, Lambert simulated oral sex, simulated digital penetration, simulated sadomasochistic conduct and engaged in homosexual open-mouth kissing.

Prior to going on-air, Lambert explained that his motive went beyond performing. According to the Associated Press, Lambert “wanted to break down a double standard that existed where female performers are often sexually provocative while men don’t do it that often.”

ABC’s reaction was to promote Lambert’s indecent acts. While the network edited portions of another performer’s number for the West Coast’s viewing, only one small portion of Lambert’s performance was removed. ABC actually teased and touted the rest of his actions as “what everyone will be talking about tomorrow.” This shows that it was Lambert’s obscene sexual conduct, not his vocal performance that ABC used to promote its show.

Those wishing to contact ABC about this decision can write to ABC, Inc., 500 S. Buena Vista Street, Burbank, CA 91521. ABC can also be reached by calling (818) 460-7477, or you may contact ABC on the web at Audience Relations Department.

Anita L. Staver, President of Liberty Counsel, remarked: “The performance by Adam Lambert clearly crossed the line. ABC should be held accountable for airing this indecent and offensive performance. ABC promoted Lambert’s performance to boost its ratings. Now ABC should have to pay a hefty penalty to the FCC for assaulting its viewers with a debased performance by Adam Lambert.”

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