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prudish jurisprudence
Supreme Court reverses the "one-free-expletive" on live TV ruling; no more fucks at awards shows.
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fuck
McLovin' Drops an F-Bomb on Kimmel to Stunned Silence
While everyone was watching Barack Obama on Leno last night, that increasingly-prickish-seeming McLovin' kid, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, was on Jimmy Kimmel's not-actually-live show last night saying "fuckin'" and not getting bleeped. Not that anyone noticed. More »
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Comment by sample032: Lately, the FCC hasn't been worried so much when "fuck" is used in a non-sexual context. 6 Responses | Other threads
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Broadcast Standards
Darren Aronofsky's Middle Finger A 'Digit Of Interest' In FCC's Golden Globes Indecency Inquest
A three-hour delay meant some of those colorful, Prosecco-fueled Golden Globes moments of celebrity spontaneity—such as Darren Aronofsky lovingly serving Mickey Rourke some Pi during Rourke's acceptance speech—were blacked out for us completely. More »
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By SethComment by JudgeFudge: I hope Aronofsky and his team of bad boys from the Wrestler continue to raise some hell at the Oscars.... 1 Responses | Other threads
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survivor
First High-Def 'Survivor' Episode Also Provides First CBS Full-Frontal Nudity
For seasons, fans of Survivor have been awaiting the day when CBS would finally start broadcasting episodes of the long-running reality competition in HD. With so much beautiful scenery on display in every episode, what better way to notice new, unforeseen details of the show to appreciate? Unfortunately for CBS, their first HD episode of Survivor bore full-frontal fruit, as eagle-eyed watchers of this past Thursday's two-hour premiere noticed that hunky doctor Marcus Lehman showed off a little bit more of his own personal immunity idol than the network had doubtlessly intended. More »
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Comment by Little Mintz Sunshine: 3472 views...yet only about 8 comments. Do the math. But wash your hand first. 2 Responses | Other threads
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defamer
Brave Judges Make the Airwaves Safe at Last For Unscripted Nudity
In a landmark decision for bodice rippers and the networks who love them, a trio of federal judges today threw out the FCC's $550,000 fine against CBS for the Super Bowl "wardrobe malfunction" that exposed Janet Jackson's right breast in 2004. The damning decision resulted in a miserable spoof by Justin Timberlake at last night's ESPY Awards and, worse yet for the FCC, essentially wiped out the upgraded decency standards implemented after the broadcast — at least for live shows, which required the judges to buy CBS's defense that the nip slip was an "accident." More »
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By STVComment by bigredgambler: Bare boobs are better than kids getting shot on street corners. Maybe if they were on TV more they wouldn't... more » | Other threads
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trade roundup
Hey, FCC: Fox Has Your $91,000 Right Here
· Atta boy, Fox! The network flatly refuses to pay an FCC fine of $91,000 for Married by America (is that the one with the midgets? Or the fake prince?), for the 2003 reality show's depiction of "contestants licking whipped cream off strippers." Fellow networks stand in quiet solidarity, with Ben Silverman observing that "the fine sets a dangerous precedent, not to mention potentially ruining our sweeps week My Dad is Better Than Your Dad father-daughter whipped-cream surprise!" [Variety] More » -
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Producer Surnow Leaves '24,' Tired Of Thinking Up Ways For Jack Bauer To Violate The Geneva Convention
ยท 24 co-creator/primetime-torture advocate Joel Surnow is leaving the series to follow his muse, having previously ceded day-to-day control of the show to fellow executive producer Howard Gordon. Surnow explains his decision to officially pass on Jack Bauer's interrogation-speeding belt-sander to his colleagues: "I've done seven years, almost eight years at the same place with the same great group of people. During the strike I started thinking about different things I'd like to do independently, and decided it was time to see if there were other opportunities I wanted to pursue." [Variety] More » -
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The FCC's brand of puritanical justice may not be swift, but it is severe: this afternoon, the Guardians of Primetime Morality suggested $1.4 million in fines for ABC's transgressions against federal anti-sideboob statutes committed in a 2003 (!) episode of NYPD Blue that "dwelled" upon a "small portion of one side of [an actress's] breasts" in "shocking and titillating" fashion. (Also, an unacceptable display of partially revealed buttocks were mentioned.) ABC has already responded: "When the brief scene in question was telecast almost five years ago, this critically acclaimed drama had been on the air for a decade and the realistic nature of its story lines was well known to the viewing public," a nod to the series' envelope-pushing early days, when weekly scenes of a seminude Dennis Franz helped cement its hit status. [B&C]
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By MarkComment by Creepmouse: . . . and yet they're allowed to dwell on Dennis Franz's ass with complete impunity. more » | Other threads
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By MarkComment by gwiliandre: Boniva? Anyone? Boniva filters the royal fuck outta her in its Ad campaigns for Osteo bone stuff. Ps: what on... more » | Other threads
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defamer
Trade Round-Up: Scorsese Gives Next Four Years Of His Life To Paramount
Smelling money all over him in the aftermath of The Departed's success, Brad Grey lures Martin Scorcese into a four-year deal with Paramount, which includes the unique provision that the 'Mount can own half of any movie the director does for another studio while still retaining 100 percent of his soul. [Variety] More »
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By MarkComment by NotReadyForPrimeTime: To TheStarterWife: Is it the weekend already? more » | Other threads
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