12-16-2011
Parents Television Council President Tim Winter was quick to criticize the new NBC/Stern relationship, saying the network has lost its way. ?In an act of desperation for a flailing network, NBC has hired Howard Stern ? a performer who is synonymous with shock, profanity and obscenity ? as a judge on a prime-time talent competition. Not coincidentally, in just over three weeks the network will be standing before the United States Supreme Court arguing for the right to use the F-word at any time of the day, even in front of children. The once-proud broadcast network has made it clear it holds no concern whatsoever for children and families. It also risks losing millions in advertising dollars. Whatever principles NBC had in the past, when the network was successful, have clearly gone out the window.?
(12/16/2011 7:36:24 AM)
Suddenly, the image of Howard Stern critiquing the likes of a Jackie Evancho came to mind. Is it really that hard to find someone with class instead of reaching for the lowest common social denominator? It sure explains a lot about how NBC has gotten to where it is today. Very sad.
(12/16/2011 7:12:45 AM)
While I don't often side with - or even agree with the PTC and its tactics, I have to echo their sentiment concerning Howard Stern in a Prime Time network slot.
He may be intelligent, he may be 'heritage' to radio, and he may draw curious viewers, but his reputation as a sleaze bag is well earned, and I believe NBC just made another costly error.
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