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Trash TV.

Authors :
Kelly, Katy
Clark, Kim
Kulman, Linda
Source :
U.S. News & World Report. 2/16/2004, Vol. 136 Issue 6, p48-52. 4p. 11 Color Photographs, 2 Black and White Photographs.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

Offers a look at the aftermath of Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show indecency between singers Justin Timberlake and Janet Jackson. Claim of the producers CBS and MTV that they knew nothing about the exposure of her breast prior to its occurrence; Confession of the singers that the ripping of Jackson's garment was planned; Report that the game will be the subject of both congressional hearings and a federal investigation on indecency; Report by search engine Lycos that Jackson's exposure was the most searched event in one day in Internet history; Exploitation of women's bodies during the Super Bowl commercials and halftime show; Reactions of the public viewers; Reference to the book "For Teens Only: Quotes, Notes, & Advice You Can Use," by Carol Weston; Economic aspects of the exposure; Reference to the book "The Super Bowl of Advertising: How the Commercials Won the Game," by Bernice Kanner; Legislation to increase the fines the Federal Communications Commission can impose against indecent broadcasters.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00415537
Volume :
136
Issue :
6
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
U.S. News & World Report
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
12180614