Is the "F" word o.k. on network TV now?

conversation only ^ | 11/12/01 | self

[gg188]

I am watching "Private Ryan," on ABC, I think. Dumb me---I didn't think that "sh*t" was used in prime time. Or "g.d." But the F word!!???!!.................nothing follows.

[arielb]

it's completely uncut and rated MA LV

[Texaggie79]

did you happen to catch Schindler's list when they braodcast it? They even had full nudity.

When the content is deemed as beneficial to society, they allow it. Why censor what the War was REALLY like?

[SamAdams76]

It is my understanding that these words have been used on TV and radio for quite some time now. I don't watch much TV but I did watch The Sopranos and the "F" word was used about five times a minute. I don't think any one word is off limits anymore.

[Texaggie79]

I didn't think they would have commercials though. Like Schindler's. This sucks.

[Texaggie79]

It is to normal programming on Public airwaves. Sorpranos is Cable.

[hangin' chad]

It's called the Speilberg waiver. Any movie he does is deemed to be so important that the normal rules don't apply. No commercials, full frontal nudity, no problem (Schindler's list).

[ladyinred]

Nothing follows? What you aren't speaking to yourself anymore? HUH?

I am surprised that the F word is on network television, surprised and rather sickened.

[TwoSue]

We're watching Mel Gibson on superstation.

[Eric Esot]

Thursday November 8 8:59 AM ET
ABC to Air 'Ryan' Uncut, Uncensored

NEW YORK (AP) - ABC's broadcast television premiere of ``Saving Private Ryan'' on Sunday will include an uncut, uncensored version of the film's horrific opening D-Day scene.

The network said it would air strict viewer advisories before the movie, which is scheduled for 8 p.m. EST. The brutal opening scene depicts soldiers being attacked as they land on the beach at Normandy.

``We realize we are asking our audience, especially parents, to make a viewing decision that requires a great deal of thought and debate,'' said Stu Bloomberg, ABC entertainment co-chairman.

``With this film, (director Steven) Spielberg was committed to showing the true horrors of war alongside its moments of victory and heroism,'' he said. ``With this telecast, we are committed to that same goal.''

[Senator Pardek]

Is the "F" work o.k. on network TV now?

If ya view it as work, ya ain't doin' it right.

[Vicki]

Cable TV is one thing, but network television hadn't allowed certain words. That is until this season.

[PjhCPA]

I think your title is FUBAR!

[mxbluto]

Why censor what the War was REALLY like?

Agreed. Why censor what life is really like!

[freeasinbeer]

Whats the problem? Really, nobody here is complaining about seeing peoples guts spilling from them, or people getting their heads blown off on TV, yet the F-word is an issue?

[Norb2569]

I am surprised that the F word is on network television, surprised and rather sickened.

They had a disclaimer at the beginning of the movie about the language.

This movie is as close as is gets to horror of war. All the killing is much more offensive to my senses than the F word. Of course being as I served in the Marines for 22 years, so the language doesn't bother me, but the blood is too real.

Americans should watch this movie, F words and all, to get a sense of appreciation for what the veterans of this nation have endured for the sake of liberty.

Semper Fi,
Norb

[Gimlet]

Seems all dams against obscenity and blasphemy have been breached on television. I am apalled by the routine use of both. The coarsening of our public discourse and our language is relentless.

[Texaggie79]

Schindler's list was a few seasons ago.

[mystery-ak]

....you said it Norb.

[nevergore]

Cable is a subscribed service where the use of the public airways is not....

Sigh....although control by the FCC in recent years has been ebbing under the pressure that the airwave broadcasters are losing the ratings battle to the subscribed networks....

NeverGore