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The article focuses on issues related parental control of television broadcasting processes in the U.S. According to the author, the expanding sea of video content available via television, computers and mobile devices has fueled growing concerns about filtering and blocking age-inappropriate material. Chief executive officer and founder of Common Sense Media Jim Steyer cited millions of parents who want information about programs their kids watch and the choices they have to make about media.

The article discusses a bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives that requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to examine the access of parents to advanced technologies that can block content on the television and the Internet. The article also discusses the role of the FCC and whether it violates censorship and First Amendment laws.

The article reports on the concern raised by Time Warner Inc. on the new fleeting indecency standard of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to spread to the cable medium. Time Warner states that members of FCC have expressed an interest in obtaining an authority to regulate the content of cable television speech as well as the broadcast television speech. The court brief that was noted by Time Warner as well as the response of the Supreme Court on other issues are also cited.

The article presents news briefs on issues related to cable television broadcasting in the U.S. Comcast Corp. is being accused by the Consumerist blog regarding the censorship of a consumer-made video shown in the television program "Nightline." Melanie Martinez, host of "The Good Night Show," was fired due to a video show she has made that declares she will protect her future from getting pregnant. Information on the third season of "Battlestar Galactica" is provided.

The article focuses on the proposal of the U.S. cable industry that they would agree to indecency standards on condition that any federal legislation governing its content for profanity or sexual behavior would not take effect until after the courts had ruled on the law's constitutionality. The proposal was endorsed by the National Cable & Telecommunications Association leadership. The enforcement of indecency rules can be costly for cable networks. The Senate Commerce Committee will host an open forum on how to deal with indecency in cable and broadcasting in November 2005.

The article reports on the decision of the U.S. cable-television industry to comply with federal indecency standards on foul language and overt sexual activity. The Senate Commerce Committee is planning to hold hearings on media and telecommunications policies in the first quarter of 2006. The committee is also considering drafting a legislation that could extend rules on indecency to include cable programming.

Presents the `v-chip' which is currently under design and will allow viewers to screen out violent or sexually explicit programs. Installation and expected cost.

Focuses on the precautions and policy implemented in the television broadcasting of news in the U.S. in response to the indecency infractions filed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Factors considered by the FCC in filing indecency charges; Disciplinary action taken by WCBS television station against news anchor Arthur Chi'en for uttering expletives on-air; Trend in the use of tape delays to avoid the broadcasting of inappropriate content. INSET: HIGH ANXIETY.

The author reflects on the issue concerning the U.S. Supreme Court's decision on Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) indecency enforcement case. The author states that the court has ended the case in favor of the broadcasters. The author indicates that the court found that FCC had not given broadcaster sufficient notice that swearing and naked backside would be indecent and so denied them due process.

The author reflects on the disapproval by the Second Circuit Court of Appeals for the indecency enforcement regulations of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the U.S. Censorship of fleeting profanity and scripted nudity in television has not been abided by the FCC. The author notes that the Court considers the FCC unable to use context in regulating content.

The article focuses on the disapproval by the Second Circuit Court of Appeals over the television censorship regulations of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the U.S.

The article reports on the apology extended by Meredith Vieira, host of National Broadcasting Co. Inc.'s "Today" program, when her guest Jane Fonda spoke freely a censored word. The Parents Television Council in the U.S. complained after Fonda mentioned the slang term for female genitalia in referring to the title of the project she was asked to do. Vieira shares that Fonda unwittingly said a word from the play that one do not say on TV and that was a slip.

The article focuses on a report by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission to the U.S. Congress urging legislation to limit the exposure of children to violence on television. The report's finding that V-chip program blocking technology has been ineffective at doing so is cited. The commission's inability to define "violence" and current legal challenges to its standards on "indecency" are presented. The past failure of U.S. Senator Jay Rockefeller to pass similar legislation is noted.

The author reflects on the presence of violence on television. He argues that while the U.S. Federal Communications Commission and the U.S. Congress should not be able to tell television networks what viewers should be watching, the networks need to fix areas where gratuitous or unnecessarily graphic violence is present. The author notes that programs such as "The Sopranos," "The Shield," and "Law & Order" are often violent, but they are also among the best television shows ever made.

This article discusses the ineffectiveness of the V-chip at protecting children from indecency on television. The United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) lawyers say that the commission itself needs to play a role in helping parents. Major networks Fox, CBS, ABC, and NBC challenge the FCC's indecency rulings finding them vague and contradictory.

This article describes the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and their outrage concerning the V-chip television ratings system. A court brief presented by the FCC declared that most televisions have no V-chip capability. However, the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) estimated that 180 million V-chip-enabled televisions exist in the United States.

The article highlights the commitment of the broadcasters and the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to resolve the indecency and profanity issues plaguing the U.S. television broadcasting sector. CBS agreed that profanity can be said on TV when dealing with the reactions of firefighters on the documentary "9/11," which will be re-aired on September 10, 2006. Since the FCC intensified the implementation of profanity regulations, some suggests it should not be shown until 10pm.

The article reports on the arguments raised by television networks regarding their decision to bleep U.S. President George Bush's profanity. The move of ABC, NBC and CBS to bleep the expletive statement of the president raised questions on whether they did it because of possible sanctions from the Federal Communication Commission. Barbara Levin of NBC clarifies that they have company values and rules to follow which were set before the issue came out.

Expresses views on the challenges posed by the efforts of the U.S. Congress and the Federal Communications Commission to control indecent television programming to freedom of speech advocates. Lack of shared views on freedom of speech; Need for advocates to incorporate elements that could influence individuals to express their freedom of speech; Problems associated with freedom of speech advocacy.

Reports on the decision of television network, the WB to cut potentially indecent scenes in its television program, "The Bedford Diaries," in response to the boycott staged by the American Family Association (AFA) in 2006. Forms of boycott staged by the AFA; Statement issued by AFA chairman Donald Wildmon in an e-mail, the day after the network's decision was reported in "The New York Times"; Significance of the AFA boycott to the decision of the Federal Communications Commission, according to Randy Sharp, AFA director of special projects.

The article reflects on the need for the cable television industry to support the reauthorization of the First Amendment which promotes the right to freedom of speech and expression in the U.S. It criticizes the politicians for mingling on how the industry should be run due to special interests. It denounces the decision of Time Warner and Comcast to offer family-tier option to comply with indecency. It calls for the industry to intensify its fight for a federal shield law.

The article deals with issues concerning the alleged proliferation of indecency in television broadcasting in the U.S. Film and TV veteran Jack Valenti and Alan Wurtzel believe that the use of the V-chip technology could solve the TV indecency problems. They call for more collaboration in publicizing the device, its uses and advantages. The proposed à la carte system would not solve the TV indecency problem.

The article focuses on the capability of the V-chip technology in solving television indecency in the U.S. V-chips have been incorporated in televisions, cable, DBS set-top boxes and in TV-tuner cards for personal computers. The technology allows parents to select the programs they want their children to see and block violent contents.

Comments on the plans of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) commissioners to get more involved in indecency enforcement in television. Opposition to a system that does not require commissioners to put their names on rulings involving content regulation; Disadvantage of moving all indecency fines out of the bureau; Efforts of FCC chairman Kevin Martin to clean up the system.

Focuses on the launching of a Web site, which will allow viewers to complain about indecent broadcasts, at the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) by anti-decency activist Penny Nance. Reason behind the decision of FCC to launch the Web site.

Presents news briefs related to the television industry in the U.S., as of October 10, 2005. Decision of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission to release indecency actions; Efforts of the National Association of Broadcasters to search for a replacement for outgoing president Eddie Fritts; Death of lobbyist and attorney Shawn Bentley.

Presents an update on television broadcasting rules in the U.S. as of March 21, 2005. Decision of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission on a promotional material for the television program "Monday Night Football"; Speculation on the possible approval of a digital television legislation by the U.S. House; Efforts by Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) to introduce legislative bills regarding broadcast indecency.

Reports on the reaction of Phil Lombardo, chairman of the National Association of Broadcasters, to an indecency ruling formulated by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission as of February 7, 2005. Complaint of Lombardo; Difference of the regulations between cable and broadcasting; Actions that broadcasters should take to protect themselves from government policies.

Views on the role of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission censorship rules in the refusal of television networks to broadcast the film "Saving Private Ryan" on the 2004 Veterans Day celebration. Social significance of the film; Claims raised by proponents of the rules; Criticisms of the censorship rules.

Comments on the efforts of ABC affiliates to fight the indecency rules set by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Opinion of the station groups on the film "Saving Private Ryan"; Argument of the FCC against the film; Impact of the rules set by the FCC on television stations.

Comments on the impact of the moral values of voters during the 2004 presidential election in the U.S. on the country's television broadcasting industry. Advice for resolving the issue of decency in television broadcasting; Example of a television show that is popular yet attracts moralist groups; Importance of not translating the moral-values vote into homogenized or timid programming for the broadcasting industry.

Comments on the content rating system used in the U.S. television broadcasting industry. Prevalence of obscenities and sex scenes on television; Shortcomings of the system; Criticism on the system's rating descriptors; Reality underlying the sex talk and sex scenes on the network premieres.

Editorial. Comments on television censorship legislation proposed by United States Senator Joseph Lieberman as of July 2, 2001. Reasons for opposing Lieberman's proposed legislation; Implications for the broadcasting industry.

Reports that the US Supreme Court has upheld the ban of the US Federal Communications Commission on indecent programming from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Act considered to be justified in protecting children from potentially harmful programming.

Comments on the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit's decision in the case `Action for Children's Television v. FCC,' delivered on June 30, 1995, regarding airing of the film `Deep Throat.' Views expressed on the scope and limitations of the ruling.