Is this really the reason? I mean, they used to just bleep out the language that might offend. In fact, the sitcoms say much the same thing these days. Not sure I buy this reason.
IIRC abc played it uncut a couple years ago without incident.
Sounds like some stations are trying to make a statement.
Is this really the reason? I mean, they used to just bleep out the language that might offend.
Spielberg's contract w/ ABC sez there is to be no modification of the film whatsoever. Including censorship of dirty words. And frankly, it's quite clear this is not a movie for children, who are the only people I'd really worry about exposing to such language and violence. If grownups can't handle seeing grownup situations on TV, they oughta shut themselves in and never leave the house, because they certainly can't handle Real Life.
In fact, the sitcoms say much the same thing these days.
Hm. Can't recall ever hearing the F-bomb or S-bomb, or a few others, on network TV. Close, but not the actual words.
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The Media is only trying "In your face" tactic during a national holiday. They should be ashamed. They are taking one example of a violation and turning it into propaganda for all to see.
This particular movie has been on before, so it's not like they really can claim it is not fit for broadcast.
They are just trying to MAKE A POINT.
I say, GO OUT AND ATTEND MILITARY VETERANS SERVICES and CELEBRATIONS IN PERSON, and SCREW THE TV !!!!!!!!!!!!
Hollywood, ABC,CBS,NBC were taken over by the infestation that is COMMUNISISM a long time ago, and watching TV only supports their lies and their desire to take all your time, all your money, and use it to support their goals.
I only watch three programs, when I watch TV.
The Simpsons, Malcolm in the Middle, and That 70's Show.
I will not watch or pay for CABLE, SATELLITE, or DIGITAL. Those who do say all they do is constantly switch channels and never really end up watching anything completely through.
This technique is a planned one designed to get you to spread your attention throughout their advertising market, as you get bored with each show in progress and just know "there has to be something better on another channel."
We all (and I am including myself) need to KILL OUR TV's, and realize REALITY TV is an OXYMORON.
HA! Who do they think they're fooling? They don't want to give any credence to what our men in uniform went through that awful day. The sacrifices they made, the brute determination to get the job done, the lives lost. I don't agree with Speilberg politically, but he gave us one of the best depictions of what our guys and others went through back then and I think it's an injustice NOT to show it. If a person wants to be offended by what's on TV........watch a soap opera for cryin' out loud!
No.
I read that Steven Speilberg would not allow his film to be edited in any manner. Also heard that it was more of a protest of the FCC's wishy washy rules and action on this subject.