Posted on May 9, 2016 at 11:19 pm
The television ratings system has failed badly. It is secret, inconsistent, and completely out of touch with current technology. There is no accountability or oversight and no way to challenge the decisions made by insiders. I am proud to join with 28 organizations devoted to protecting children and media literacy in calling for a review …
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Posted on May 9, 2016 at 3:32 pm
John Eldredge, the author of books about faith like Beautiful Outlaw: Experiencing the Playful, Disruptive, Extravagant Personality of Jesus. In his new film, “A Story Worth Living” Eldredge and his three sons, together with two life-long friends,take on Colorado backcountry on motorcycles to create a documentary about life, meaning and the longing to be part …
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Posted on May 9, 2016 at 8:00 am
Here is my wonderful dad, Newton Minow, on his famous “vast wasteland” speech, delivered when he was the new Kennedy Administration FCC Chairman to the National Association of Broadcasters on May 9, 1961, 55 years ago today. Although he said many good things about television, producer Sherwood Schwartz was so insulted by Dad’s comments he …
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Posted on May 8, 2016 at 12:00 pm
After seven years, one of the best series on television comes to an end tonight. The show had an aura of class and elegance and thoughtfulness at every level, with complex, interestingly flawed characters, including outstanding recurring and guest stars, and fascinating up-to-the-minute legal issues. The design of the show was critical, and John Hanlon’s …
Posted on May 7, 2016 at 1:54 pm
Beliefnet pays tribute to the all-time best TV moms. Here’s are some of my favorites:
