Shades of Blue: Gritty Drama for Adults
by Brady Nelson • January 31, 2016 • Broadcast Decency, Violence • 0 Comments
NBC’s newest police procedural offers quality, morally nuanaced drama for adults…but it’s definitely not for kids.
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Archive for January, 2016
More Family Comedies on Order
by Christopher Gildemeister • January 29, 2016 • Broadcast Decency, Family Friendly • 1 Comment
The Return of The X-Files
by Enrique Aguilar • January 28, 2016 • Television • 0 Comments
Fox’s revival of its former flagship is a surprisingly sentimental return to the program’s former glory.
Read more →Open Letter to Super Bowl Sponsors
by Melissa Henson • January 28, 2016 • Other • 1 Comment
Dear Sponsor:
With Super Bowl 50 just days away, there’s already speculation about which ads will stand out as the most memorable. Dozens of companies will be paying millions of dollars (last...
Read more →How Much Is ESPN Worth to You?
by Christopher Gildemeister • January 27, 2016 • Cable Choice • 5 Comments
Lucifer the Mundane
by Brady Nelson • January 26, 2016 • Broadcast Decency, Sex, Violence • 2 Comments
What Are YOU Binge-Watching?
by PTC • January 21, 2016 • Television • 26 Comments
Winter is a time for cozying up with friends and family around the television and watching some of your favorite shows. For many, that means “binge-watching” –enjoying back-to-back episodes of their favorite...
Read more →What the Muppets Reboot Means for Families
by Melissa Henson • January 20, 2016 • Other • 5 Comments
Many families who eagerly anticipated The Muppets return to broadcast television last fall were sorely disappointed to find that instead of the light-hearted, family-friendly entertainment they...
Read more →Viacom Under Fire for Financial Failures
by Christopher Gildemeister • January 19, 2016 • Cable Choice, Family Friendly, Sex, Sexualization, Television, Violence, Worst Cable Show of the Week • 1 Comment
The giant cable conglomerate is being criticized for its poor financial performance. Could the programs its channels show be the reason?
Read more →Rude, Crude, Obnoxious “Angel from Hell”
by Melissa Henson • January 18, 2016 • Other • 5 Comments
Jane Lynch was arguably the break-out star of Fox’s Glee, where she played cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester, a role for which she was awarded both an...
Read more →American Horror Story: Hotel Hits Bottom
by Christopher Gildemeister • January 17, 2016 • Cable Choice, Sex, Violence, Worst Cable Show of the Week • 1 Comment
Despite receiving several industry awards, FX’s grotesque American Horror Story is not a winner with viewers.
Read more →Comcast Dropping Cable Networks
by Christopher Gildemeister • January 16, 2016 • Cable Choice • 2 Comments
The nation’s largest cable provider is joining the scramble to offer “skinny” bundles…but will family networks suffer as a result?
Read more →Science Shows Family TV More Engaging to Viewers
by Christopher Gildemeister • January 14, 2016 • Advertiser Accountability, Family Friendly • 0 Comments
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Audiences are more likely to pay attention to a program when viewing it with others, says a new study.How to Be a PTC Activist
by PTC • January 13, 2016 • 4 Every Girl, Advertiser Accountability, Broadcast Decency, Cable Choice, Ratings Reform, Sexualization, Television • 1 Comment
Here are some ways parents and other concerned citizens can help protect children by fighting the graphic and gratuitous violence, sex, and profanity that dominates TV and media...
Read more →ABC Promises “Violent, Sex-Drenched” Bible Series
by Christopher Gildemeister • January 11, 2016 • Broadcast Decency, Sex, Violence • 7 Comments
Once again, the Disney-owned broadcast network is pushing the envelope in offending viewers of faith.
Read more →Applause for the Unsung Heroes of NBC’s Golden Globes Broadcast
by Tim Winter • January 9, 2016 • Broadcast Decency • 17 Comments
Let’s have a round of applause for the NBC Broadcast Standards employees who had their hands on the mute button during last night’s Golden Globes telecast. They did an impressive job, and it was no easy task.
Amid the...
Read more →The Four Main Reasons Why Consumers Should Have Cable Choice
by Melissa Henson • January 6, 2016 • Cable Choice • 1 Comment
There is a revolution taking place in the way people access and consume media. But the cable companies don’t seem to have noticed. Instead of adopting...
Read more →Family-Friendly Shows Coming to Netflix
by PTC • January 5, 2016 • Family Friendly • 0 Comments
5 Media Resolutions For The New Year
by Melissa Henson • January 4, 2016 • Other • 0 Comments
For many, a new year means a new start. A chance to get rid of some bad habits and replace them with some healthy habits. Most new year’s resolutions include going to the gym more often, finally shedding...
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