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October 29, 2010

 

KFC Sponsors Two and a Half Men's Raunchy Episode

 

Judging from statements on his interminable "vanity cards" at the end of each episode, Two and a Half Men creator Chuck Lorre prides himself on his "creativity" and "artistic expression." However, both commodities were conspicuous by their absence in the show's October 25th episode (CBS, 9:00 p.m. ET), which unleashed a barrage of explicit references to masturbation at viewers -- an episode proudly sponsored by KFC. more

 
 

Spike Shows Need for Cable Choice

 

Cable network Spike's sleazy Blue Mountain State returned last week with a story involving incest -- and every cable and satellite subscriber in America was forced to pay for it. more


To learn more about PTC's Cable Choice campaign, click here.
To find out how much you OUGHT to be paying for cable, click here.

 
 

Supreme Court to Hear Video Game Case --Thanks to PTC Members!

 

On Tuesday, November 2nd, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on California's law restricting sales of adult videogames to minors. That the case has made it all the way to the Court is a tribute to the PTC's Grassroots members. more

 
 

PTC Picks -- Helping You Find TV Appropriate for Kids!

 

Halloween is this Sunday. For programming safe and appropriate for your children -- at Halloween or any time -- PTC Picks provide suggestions for parents on TV perfect for the whole family. more

 
 

PTC in the News: Media Influences YOUR Children

 

In this feature, the Weekly Wrap keeps readers informed about recent news stories on issues related to the PTC's mission. Recently, PTC Director of Communications Melissa Henson discussed the natural -- but dangerous -- assumption among parents that "it won't happen to my child." more

 

In This Issue

Two and Half Men/KFC
Blue Mountain State on Spike
Video Game Case in Court
PTC TV Picks for Halloween
Media Influences Your Children

 

New at PTC

Best on Broadcast TV:
It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown on ABC

Worst on Broadcast TV:
Two and a Half Men on CBS

Worst on Cable TV:
Jersey Shore on MTV

 

TV Picks

FRIDAY OCTOBER 29
The Wiz 8:00pm ET on GMC
School Pride 8:00pm ET on NBC

SATURDAY OCTOBER 30
Andy Griffith Show 7:00pm on TV Land
Kid in a Candy Store 7:00pm on Food Network

SUNDAY OCTOBER 31
Twitches Too 8:00pm ET on Disney Channel

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition 8:00pm ET on ABC

more

 

In Theaters

Secretariat

You Again

Flipped

Ramona and Beezus

more

 

On DVD

How to Train Your Dragon
Buy Now!

Beauty and the Beast
Buy Now!

Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue
Buy Now!

Jensen Project/Secrets Of The Mountain (2-Pack)
Buy Now!

Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye
Buy Now!

more

 

1%-5% of your purchase will help support the PTC.

 
 

 

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