1. We apparently have been desensitized and need to increase our awareness of the effects violent programming can have. 2. The study investigates the impact of violent TV programming on children. 3. The U S Attorney General Janet Reno, warned of government action if American television does not reduce violent programming. 4. As for HBO, Fuchs said viewers can simply refuse to subscribe if they deem its programming too violent or sexually explict. 5. For that matter, we do not air violent programming. 6. Hearings begin on a bill by Sen. Ernest Hollings that would regulate TV violence and ask the Federal Communications Commission to limit violent programming to certain hours. 7. Ickes marveled of the street, referring to the device that can be installed in television sets to block violent programming, which Clinton and Gore support. 8. Mr. Clinton says he favors the so-called V-chip in TVs to block violent programming. 9. Moreover, Fox and other outlets are trying to wean themselves from violent programming, using reality-based television as a substitute. 10. Networks that show too much violent programming may wind up shortchanging themselves. |
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