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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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February 20, 2014


Title: Bigger Does Not Mean Better
Topic: Cable Choice is Channel Choice
Discussed by Timothy Winter
with Parents Television Council www.parentstv.org

Part 1 of 2

Tim Winter, President of Parents Television Council, says this of the proposed Comcast/Time Warner Cable merger: “Combining Comcast and Time Warner Cable….will invariably be anti-consumer and anti-family. The end result will create the biggest media company in the world with control of nearly half of all TV sets in the country and would make what is already the biggest broadband provider even bigger.

Bigger does not mean better. Listen in to hear about certain price increases and their control over what you can and cannot watch.



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Title: Consumer Choice
Topic: Cable Choice is Channel Choice
Discussed by Timothy Winter
with Parents Television Council www.parentstv.org

Part 2 of 2

Consumers are the ones who should have more control, which we’ve been saying for years through our support for a consumer cable choice solution that would allow consumers to choose and pay for only the cable networks they want.

Of course the major cable providers do not want to provide consumers a choice over what channels they will buy. But you might be surprised to learn who else is blocking this proposal!

Listen in to find out and then log on to www.ParentsTV.org  for more information.



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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.”

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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.

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December 5, 2005


Title: It's un-American to have to pay for something you don't want or use!
Topic: Cable Choice is Channel Choice
Discussed by Timothy Winter
with Parents Television Council www.parentstv.org

Why should you have to pay for channels you do not use or want? Why send your money to the producers of smut? Demand Cable Choice! Log onto www.parentstv.org



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July 7, 2005


Title: Cable Choice is Channel Choice
Topic: Cable Choice is Channel Choice
Discussed by Timothy Winter
with Parents Television Council www.parentstv.org

It is unAmerican to charge a customer for something he does not want, need or desire. If you agree, listen in. Why should you have to pay for cable channels you do not want, channels you do not want your children to watch. We are called to be good stewards with the resources that God has given us. Giving money to the makers of smut is not being a good steward. Listen in and learn how you can make a difference.



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June 29, 2005


Title: Parents Television Council
Topic: Cable Choice is Channel Choice
Discussed by Timothy Winter
with Parents Television Council www.parentstv.org

The Executive Director for the Parents Television Council, www.parentstv.org, explains that cable choice is channel choice.



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