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Yesterday’s discussion of M*A*S*H in this space got me thinking about the character of Father Mulcahy which led me wonder about how many shows actually featured priests in lead or prominent supporting roles. Are you following my stream consciousness here? So, I did me some research. Here’s the list: Going My Way (ABC, 1962-1963) –…

My blog yesterday on the Experian Simmons marketing study which showed a higher overall popularity of TV shows that appeal to conservative and Republicans as compared to those that are more popular with liberals and Democrats drew a couple of interesting comments. Kenneth wrote: I would argue that successful TV shows and movies have little…

Welcome to your daily report and commentary from the intersection of Faith & Media. Sarah Palin’s debut ratings + TV audience report = increasing clout of conservative audiences on TV programming.     Sarah Palin’s new TLC reality series Sarah Palin’s Alaska was given lots of TLC by viewers — nearly five million of them made it…

Welcome to your daily report and commentary from the intersection of Faith & Media.Christians targeted for violence in Iraq. Where is the U.S. government and media?      Reza Aslan writing for the Daily Beast: Iraq’s 2,000-year-old Christian community is on the brink of extinction, its members targeted by al Qaeda attacks and fleeing abroad.…

Welcome to your daily report and commentary from the intersection of Faith & Media.Pope Benedict speaks out against using God to justify violence. “All religions should encourage the correct use of reason and promote ethical values to build civil coexistence,” Benedict said. “Religions can never justify intolerance and war.” Story. Amen. False equivalence between the…

Welcome to your daily report and commentary from the intersection of Faith & Media. A study by the the consumer research firm Experian Simmons finds that America’s political (and, perhaps, religious) divide expresses itself interestingly in an entertainment divide — particularly involving what Republicans (most likely conservatives) and Democrats (most likely liberals) watch on television.…

Welcome to your daily report and commentary from the intersection of Faith & Media. What the @#$%^&* has happened to television?A study by the Parents Television Council finds that the use of prime-time broadcast-network profanity has soared in just the last five years. Highlights of the report include: 1.  Using absolute totals, across all networks…

Welcome to your daily report and commentary from the intersection of Faith & Media. They’re back! None of these returns are quite the Second Coming but they’re kinda interesting. George W. Bush began his Decision Points book blitz by sitting down with Matt Lauer. He wasn’t always right but his mistakes were, I believe, honest…

Welcome to your daily report and commentary from the intersection of Faith & Media. Olbermann’s back @ MSNBC starting tomorrow. Story. For the record, Keith never should have been suspended in the first place. He’s a pundit whose opinions are well known. But, even if he was just a supposedly objective reporter, why should he…

News & Views from the intersection of Faith & Media: Bible Code to become a movie. Story. On the surface it may not sound like a blockbuster — but then again maybe the producers know something we don’t. Like the Worst Person in the World, Keith Olbermann is suspended. Story. It seems MSNBC thinks his…
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