The show focuses on an Episcopalian minister and father. He finds himself conversing with Jesus - his mentor and friend - who helps navigate family problems, church politics and even his nagging reliance on prescription painkillers.
An Indiana television station is refusing to air a new NBC series that features Jesus Christ as a supporting character, citing complaints from viewers.
"The Book of Daniel," which debuts Friday, stars Aidan Quinn as an Episcopal priest who speaks to a physical Jesus Christ.
Duane Lammers, WTWO-TV's general manager, said he was exercising the station's right to reject network programming.