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“NYPD Blue” obscenity fine tossed; “V” a TV victory for Christians; Oprah’s out on her OWN and wins big; Archbishop Sheen remembered
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John W. Kennedy
A federal appeals court throws out FCC’s $1.4 million indecency fine again NYPD Blue. The court rules that showing Charlotte Ross’ tush in a 2003 episode gets a pass because the FCC’s enforcement of its indecency rules is “unconstitutionally vague and chilling.” The Parents Television Council, predictably, labels the ruling to be “as devoid of…
Oprah Winfrey says today’s television lacks “mindfulness” + The Ultimate TV schedule
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John W. Kennedy
Oprah Winfrey, having just launched her OWN TV network, is dissing the state of modern television. In an interview with her O Magazine she decried the lack of programming that does anything to nourish the mind or lift the spirit, giving voice to what a lot of us feel. TV just doesn’t make us feel…
The Bible, the media and New Year’s Resolutions
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John W. Kennedy
To hear some of the media tell it, The Bible would seem to be nothing more than a collection bigotries and superstitions to be shed and overcome by a civilized society rather than a book of eternal wisdom for the ages. It’s true that individual quotes can be plucked out of The Good Book, by…
Perry Como sings “O Holy Night”
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s Perry Como, my favorite old-time singer, singing O Holy Night, my all-time favorite Christmas song. Merry Christmas everyone and a very Happy New Year!
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