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Lifetime TV: Television for Women (who like watching indoctrinating crap)
Just a few observations about Lifetime TV | 11/23/01 | StarfireIV

Posted on 11/23/2001 11:42:14 AM PST by StarfireIV

Greetings friends, freepers, and right minded thinkers:
Since moving to the West Coast, I have had the distinct pleasure of having access to TV much more than in previous years. This is thanks to my roomate.
Unfortunately, however I seem to be somewhat dismayed at the content of some channels. Make no mistake, The History Channel feeds my love for the culture of ancient Egypt on a daily basis, and some of what gets presented with regards to US history finds its way to my classroom each and every day.
Lifetime, is another matter entirely. It seems every day this channel is presenting material programmed toward the ridicule, criticism, and outright demonization of the male and corporate culture, either simultaneously in some programs, or consecutively in others. A corucopia of "based on true" stories depicting the ugly side of masculinity, corporate abuse, and feminine victimhood seems to fill the roster of programming of this channel on a daily basis. This happens with a frequency and intensity too pronounced to be simply shrugged off or ignored. I am of the opinion that when presented with such distortions and generalizations on a regular basis, even the most steadfast among us may begin to be affected by such garbage.


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To: Uncle Meat
Some of their movies are OK.....One particular movie "Men Don't Tell" showed another side to spousal abuse that not too many people thought possible.....the husband being abused and the wife the abuser.....Great acting by Peter Strauss.....and the Golden Girls are still funny:^)
21 posted on 11/23/2001 12:49:42 PM PST by geege
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To: LN2Campy
"...3/4 of the advertising is for makeup and hair-coloring."

All narcissism, all the time.

22 posted on 11/23/2001 12:50:12 PM PST by headsonpikes
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To: StarfireIV
I had watched a little bit of LIfetime TV when I didn't have cable and was visiting family. I recall liking some of the programs but haven't watched it at all since I got cable almost 2 mos. ago. I just like to keep it on FOX and may wander on 5-6 other channels at times.
23 posted on 11/23/2001 12:50:21 PM PST by mafree
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To: StarfireIV
... and they are now raising our cable rates for the 3rd time this year on Basic Service, due to the "increased costs for programming". When I asked my service provider why they explained that they had grown the number of programs offered under the Basic Service. Oh yeah! Now I can pay double my previous rate for the privilege of garbage programming like this. I would drop cable entirely, except that I enjoy some of those treks through history, and the old black & white classics. Otherwise, cable is for the mindless.
24 posted on 11/23/2001 12:54:47 PM PST by NYer
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To: StarfireIV
I agree with what you say. It is also interesting that others see Lifetime as "the victim channel". That is what my wife and I have called it for several years now. It seems that all the movies are about women victims of something or other.
25 posted on 11/23/2001 12:55:24 PM PST by OK
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To: Demidog
I never write dull vanities about what's on TV anymore which is a big plus.......but I do like to occasionally post to them....Demidog
26 posted on 11/23/2001 12:55:51 PM PST by johniegrad
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To: johniegrad
Never posted one either. T.V. sucks. It has zero redeeming qualities. It's all propaganda.
27 posted on 11/23/2001 1:02:23 PM PST by Demidog
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To: StarfireIV
From The Women's Quarterly Spring 2001:

http://www.iwf.org/pubs/twq/Spring2001m.shtml

One Last Observation: All Victims, All the Time

Harry Stein sheds crocodile tears over "women's" movies

What if your cable company made a mistake and you could get only Lifetime Television? Thanks to the fortitude of Harry Stein, who listed the movies shown on Lifetime in a single week (Jan. 3-9, 1999), you know what you’ll get. Pass the popcorn!

Abandoned and Deceived (1995) Lori Loughlin, Gordon Clapp. Woman with two young sons fights back when ex-spouse stops paying child support. (2 hrs.) Fri 9 p.m.

Because Mommy Works (1994) Anne Archer, John Heard. To retain custody of her child, LA nurse fights her ex-husband and his new wife. (2 hrs.) Sat 6 p.m.

Betrayed: A Story of Three Women (1995) Meredith Baxter, Swoosie Kurtz. Lawyer’s wife learns he’s romancing daughter of her best friend. (1 3/4 hrs.) Sun 6:30 p.m.

Change of Heart (1998) Jean Smart, John Terry. A woman is shocked by her unfaithful husband’s choice of romantic partners. (1 3/4 hrs.) Sun 3 p.m.

Eye of the Stalker: A Moment of Truth (1995) Joanna Cassidy, Jere Burns. Wily legal consultant obsessed with judge’s daughter. (1 3/4 hrs.) Sun 8:15 p.m.

Cries Unheard: The Donna Yanklich Story (1994) Jaclyn Smith, Brad Johnson. An imprisoned Colorado woman must tell her teenage son why she hired two men to kill his father. (2 hrs.) Thu 9 p.m.

A Cry for Help: The Tracey Thurman Story (1989) Nancy McKeon, Dale Mickiff. Fact-based drama of abused wife who later sues police for lack of protection. (2 hrs.) Wed 9 p.m.

A Woman Scorned: The Betty Broderick Story (1992) Meredith Baxter, Stephen Collins. San Diego woman accused of murder after spouse bolts for younger woman. (2 hrs.) Sat 2 p.m.

Her Final Fury: Betty Broderick, the Last Chapter (1992) Meredith Baxter, Judith Ivey. Socialite on trial for killing ex-spouse and his bride. (2 hrs.) Sat 4 p.m.

In the Company of Darkness (1983) Helen Hunt, Jeff Fahey. Undercover policewoman with colleague lover lures out serial killer. (2 hrs.) Mon 9 p.m.

The Silence of the Lambs (1991) Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins. Brilliant cannibalistic psychic helps trap serial killer. (2 1/2 hrs.) Sat 11 p.m.

Sin and Redemption (1994) Richard Grieco, Cynthia Gibb. Pregnant minister’s daughter learns something shocking about the man she has married. (1 3/4 hrs.) Sun 4:45 p.m.

Trick of the Eye (1994) Ellen Burstyn, Meg Tilly. Artist unveils truth behind her mural. (2 hrs.) Mon 1 p.m.

When No One Would Listen (1992) Michelle Lee, James Farentino. Murderous marriage. Two viewpoints. (2 hrs.) Sat 9 p.m.

This list first appeared in How I Accidentally Joined the Vast Right-Wing Conspiracy (and Found Inner Peace) © 2000 by Harry Stein. Used by permission of Dell Publishing, a division of Random House, Inc.

28 posted on 11/23/2001 1:07:12 PM PST by TheMole
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To: LN2Campy
Not to overlook 'monthly' problems.

Jeeeesh.....I remember when 'Kotex' was spoken in whispers.

29 posted on 11/23/2001 1:08:27 PM PST by JimVT
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To: TheMole
Great work. Keep it up.
30 posted on 11/23/2001 1:14:28 PM PST by smithson
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To: Demidog
Never posted one either. T.V. sucks. It has zero redeeming qualities. It's all propaganda.

OMG...we agree on something....strike up the band.

31 posted on 11/23/2001 1:14:37 PM PST by He Rides A White Horse
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To: rs79bm
How come the ACLU doesn't have a problem with this channel? huh, huh, huh,? Why?

Because it is promoted for gays and feminists.

32 posted on 11/23/2001 1:15:54 PM PST by Dengar01
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To: Long Cut
I'm so glad Mrs. Cut loathes that channel as much as I do. Blessed as I am, she LOVES Food Network, though.

You are blessed...;)

33 posted on 11/23/2001 1:15:58 PM PST by He Rides A White Horse
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To: StarfireIV
Good post. What you and others said is true! They definitely have a agenda to convince half of our population that the other half of our population is the enemy and seeks to harm them.

We removed Lifetime from our pre-select channels a year ago. But, you reminded me to call the cable company and complain that we're paying for garbage that should replace it with something worthwhile.

34 posted on 11/23/2001 1:21:14 PM PST by Barnacle
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To: He Rides A White Horse
LOL. May be the last time too...save this thread! :)
35 posted on 11/23/2001 1:22:09 PM PST by Demidog
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To: Demidog
Tell you what...I'll drop the 'Devil's Box' stuff and settle for 'Dummy Box'........whaddaya say.......;)
36 posted on 11/23/2001 1:26:38 PM PST by He Rides A White Horse
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To: uvular
I hope the big (d)Op(e) doesn't quit before David Letterman & his mom get to be on.
37 posted on 11/23/2001 1:27:13 PM PST by norraad
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To: He Rides A White Horse
Works for me. I've come to believe that IQ actually drops by a significant amount when one watches television. Hey...have you ever read Jerry Mander's book Four Arguments for the Elimination of Telivision?
38 posted on 11/23/2001 1:30:01 PM PST by Demidog
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To: StarfireIV
LIFETIME - The Estrogen Channel
39 posted on 11/23/2001 1:30:52 PM PST by SuziQ
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To: Demidog
No, I haven't read it........although I'm sure I would agree with his conclusions.

I never watch TV.........a more barren landscape you'll be hard pressed to find.

40 posted on 11/23/2001 1:39:03 PM PST by He Rides A White Horse
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