In a statement to the Hollywood Reporter, Comcast basically scoffed at the lawsuit.

"We do not generally comment on pending litigation, but this complaint represents nothing more than a string of inflammatory, inaccurate and unsupported allegations," Comcast stated.

Sharpton's National Action Network told the Hollywood Reporter that the lawsuit is frivolous. "If, in fact, we were to be served, we would gladly defend our relationship with any company, as well as to state on the record why we found these discriminatory accusations made by said party to be less than credible and beneath the standards that we engage in."

NAN also stated, "As for Rev. Sharpton's TV-show ratings, the numbers are clear. Rev. Sharpton's show has the highest ratings of any 6 p.m. show in the history of the network."