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June 5, 2014
Title: Steps to Smart TV Time for Kids and Teens
Topic: Cable Choice is Channel Choice
Discussed by Melissa Henson
with Parents Television Council www.parentstv.org
Part 1 of 2
Parents, you have
control over what your kids and teens watch on TV. Melissa Henson,
the Director of Grassroots Education and Advocacy for the Parents Television
Council, says one key to ensure your kids and teens are watching appropriate
shows and movies is to plan ahead. Decide before-hand on a movie or TV show.
But, be careful! Even if a show or movie is rated G or PG, that doesn’t mean the
commercials are! Mute the TV during the commercials and talk to your kids about
the show so little eyes don’t see or hear something they shouldn't!
Listen in as Melissa gives more tips for safely watching TV or movies with your kids.
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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Steps to Smart TV Time for Kids and Teens
Topic: Cable Choice is Channel Choice
Discussed by Melissa Henson
with Parents Television Council www.parentstv.org
As summer approaches, kids may
be spending more time with grandma and grandpa. Your parents might not realize
that some shows on Disney or Nickelodeon aren’t necessarily appropriate for
their grandkids to watch. Send them this audio link so they can get some great
tips on how to safely watch TV with their grandkids and avoid awkward moments.
Finally, what if your young child does see or hear something on TV or in a movie
that is a shock to them – and you? Melissa says, “Don’t ignore it!” Take this
time to talk to your child or teen and explain why the content was inappropriate
and why they shouldn’t repeat the language or behavior they witnessed.
You can find more tips on safe TV watching at www.ParentsTV.org.
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May 30, 2014
Title: McDonald's is Losing Customers!
Topic: Cable Choice is Channel Choice
Discussed by Melissa Henson
with Parents Television Council www.parentstv.org
Part 1 of 2
Recently, The
Parents Television Council released information regarding which big corporations
were sponsoring (or advertising during) violent and sex-ravaged shows on prime
time. McDonald’s was one of those companies.
Melissa Henson says that McDonald’s is beginning to lose “adult” customers, so
they are now targeting your teens and college students who drive. How can you,
as a parent, send a clear message to McDonald’s and others to stop sponsoring
the smut? Go to www.WinBackOurTrust.com
or go to www.ParentsTV.org.
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May 20, 2014
Title: Who Sponsors the Most Sexually Graphic Profane, and Brutally Violent TV Shows?
Topic: Cable Choice is Channel Choice
Discussed by Melissa Henson
with Parents Television Council www.parentstv.org
Do you “block” certain channels or programs on your television set? Well,
good for you!
BUT, do you know WHO sponsors those horrible programs, enabling them to continue
to infiltrate the homes that do not have concerned parents?
The Parents Television Council recently assembled a list of companies who most
frequently sponsor some of the most offensive content on broadcast television.
Here is the list, broken down into categories: (For more, log on to
www.parentstv.org )
Sexual Content:
1. McDonalds Corporation
2. YUM! Brands
3. Mars Inc.
4. Colgate Palmolive Company
5. Virgin Mobile Telecoms Limited
6. Time Warner Inc.
7. Sony Corp. of America
8. Toyota Motor Sales Inc.
9. Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
10. Red Bull North America, Inc.
Suggestive Dialogue:
1. McDonalds Corporation
2. Subway Restaurants
3. Target Corp.
4. Kohl's Corporation
5. Sears, Roebuck and Co
6. Unilever United States
7. AT&T Corp.
8. Verizon Communications
9. Toyota Motor Sales Inc.
10. Microsoft
Foul Language:
1. McDonalds Corporation
2. YUM! Brands
3. L'Oreal USA, Inc.
4. Verizon Communications
5. Toyota Motor Sales Inc.
6. Cablevision Systems Corporation
7. Signet Group plc (Kay Jewelers)
8. Capital One Financial Corporation
9. H & R Block
10. Hyundai
Violence:
1. Subway Restaurants
2. YUM! Brands
3. Verizon Communications
4. AT&T Corp.
5. Sprint Corporation
6. Burlington Industries, Inc.
7. Daimler Chrysler Corporation
8. Toyota Motor Sales Inc.
9. General Motors Corp.
10. Signet Group plc (Kay Jewelers)
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March 24, 2014
Title: All Parents Ask for is a Little Consistency
Topic: Cable Choice is Channel Choice
Discussed by Melissa Henson
with Parents Television Council www.parentstv.org
Part 1 of 2
The Parents Television Council has become known for blasting individual shows, episodes, and live events for airing what the nonprofit
advocacy organization deems inappropriate for television’s younger audiences. Now it is taking on the TV ratings system itself, starting with a letter it sent to Michael Powell,
president and CEO of the National Cable and Telecommunications Association, who also serves as the chair of the TV Parental Guidelines Monitoring Board.
Listen is as Melissa Henson explains what the letter was about and what they are doing to fight for a better TV experience for your children.
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Title: Part 2 of 2
Topic: Cable Choice is Channel Choice
Discussed by Melissa Henson
with Parents Television Council www.parentstv.org
Ultimately, it is
the parent’s responsibility to monitor what their children view on TV.
But, let’s face it, we cannot monitor them 24/7. Or can you?
It’s easy to block channels and certain TV shows. Log on to
www.ParentsTV.org to learn how!
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November 8, 2013
Title: Violent and Sexually Charged TV Programs are Becoming the Norm
Topic: Violent and Sexually Charged TV Programs are Becoming the Norm
Discussed by Melissa Henson
with Parents Television Council www.parentstv.org
New research shows that
dinnertime TV is becoming more and more sexual and violent, particularly on NBC.
Producers take advantage of Families.
When movies like “Pretty Woman”, which is about a prostitute who finds love in a
NY penthouse, air on ABC Family, is this “good” and “wholesome”? Listen in as
Melissa gives the details.
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September 5, 2013
Title: Cable TV Providers Bundle Some Good With A Lot Of Bad
Topic: Cable Choice is Channel Choice
Discussed by Melissa Henson
with Parents Television Council www.parentstv.org
Part 1 of 2
Cable TV providers bundle some good stations with lots of bad programming on
stations we do NOT want. However, Congress will NOT allow us Cable Choice. Why
not?
Too many in Congress and the Senate have sold their souls to Cable TV providers
and have blocked cable choice for years.
It’s time we, as consumers, say, “Enough is Enough. I will not be forced to pay
for smut.”
Listen in.
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Title: Part 2 of 2
Topic: Cable Choice is Channel Choice
Discussed by Melissa Henson
with Parents Television Council www.parentstv.org
What if your favorite grocery
store had duct-taped milk with a Playboy magazine? If you saw this sign: “We now
offer BUNDLING and do not allow you a choice”, would you buy the bundle? Would
you buy it or go down the street and shop somewhere else?
What if all the stores did the same thing? Would you call, text, write, or go
see your Congressman?
It’s time for Cable Choice. It’s time we were allowed to pick and choose the
stations we want and ONLY the stations we want. The Big Cable Providers own the
stations who are broadcasting this smut, and they have paid off our elected
officials. Make this a campaign issue.
Listen in.
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