Stick it to ABC for its 'Housewives' towel stunt

Media Life Magazine ^ | November 17, 2004 | William L. Whitely

[tvn]

And to the NFL-- CUT THE SMUT.

[Stratman]

If you punish ABC for this, then

Camera men can't film cheerleaders
Viagra advertisements have to go
Feminine hygiene products are questionable
At least half the commercials are gone.

[Dozer3]

Was it tacky? Yes, do we need the nanny state to intervene. NO

[Mears]

I can't think of one thing that I watch on ABC.

[June Cleaver]

I would say "YES!" to everything you just mentioned.

Geesh, my eleven year old son and I were watching a baseball show and an ad came on for condoms! We just looked at each other like "What?!"

And speaking of all of those commercials, I will never buy Clairol's Herbal Essence shampoo or shop from the "O" overstocks.com, simple as a matter of principle.

[AmericanChef]

NBC - Nude Broad Channel. All ditzy sluts welcomed.

[Stratman]

Desperate Housewives is one of my guilty pleasures. I think Terri Hatcher is really cute.

[bushisdamanin04]

I don't like what they did, but what they want most is for their stunt to be kept in the spotlight for as long as possible. Remember the old adage that it doesn't matter what they say about you so long as they spell your name correctly. Let's not keep them in the spotlight any longer.

If anyone really wants to send a message to ABC, then watch Law & Order at 9:00 p.m. on Sundays. I'll be watching Eva, mind you, but ...

[Cultural Jihad]

The members of society has an interest in the success of their society. When a business uses the public airwaves to proselytize short-term pleasure over long-term success, as NBC did recently, then there are many remedies available, including those afforded by the political will.

[SE Mom]

Actually- this didn't get NEARLY the OMG reaction that Janet Jackson's "moment" did. I think ABC had this all lined up- do the commercial..then immediately offer an apology. Simple. Free publicity=$$$

[sittnick]

Who in this article said anything about the state intervening?

[Common Tator]

You damn right we should punish ABC for all those things.

[isom35]

my only prob is that it wasnt Teri Hatcher. that blonde looks kinda...well, you know.

[LowOiL]

I hope to see all of those commercials gone personally. I am sick of all those you mentioned.

[Revolting cat!]

You can continue to get pissed off, or better yet...

[Choose Ye This Day]

What is this ABC of which you speak?

[SteveMcKing]

I don't care that there's a naked woman on television. I care that she's MARRIED AND CHEATING, and ABC thinks that's cute.

[narses]

Good. Is this a promise?

[infidel29]

The outrage at ABC may be misplaced. I`m not saying there shouldn`t be a healthy bitchfest over the raciness of the piece(I don`t agree, but if it`s your cup of tea, have at it) I`ve never seen the show so can someone clear this up< does Nicolette Sheridan`s character always wear a cross on the show?

As I said, I never watch the show, there it was, a big silver cross on a chain dead center of the screen. Things like this aren`t by accident, was the piece really meant to slap the religious right directly in the face?

[Common Tator]

You must think irony is done on an irony board.