Complex sentence: In 1993, WMBB refused to air the ABC show "NYPD Blue" due to its violence, harsh language and partial nudity; instead, it aired syndicated programming during the timeslot.
Split into simpler sentences: In 1993, WMBB refused to air the ABC show "NYPD Blue" due to its violence, harsh language, and partial nudity. Instead, it aired syndicated programming during the timeslot.