FCC Rules ‘No Foul’ on Big Papi’s Televised F-Bomb
The FCC won’t sanction broadcast outlets that aired an f-word blurted out by Red Sox star David Ortiz on Saturday. Here’s why …
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High Court Throws Out FCC Indecency Policy
The Supreme Court unanimously threw out fines and sanctions Thursday against broadcasters who violated the Federal Communications Commission policy regulating curse words and nudity on broadcast television.
Can You Say That On TV? The Supreme Court Debates
In colorful give and take, the Supreme Court debated whether policing curse words and nudity on broadcast television makes sense in the cable era, one justice suggesting the policy is fast becoming moot as broadcast TV heads the way of “vinyl records and 8-track tapes.”
Court Tosses Out Indecency Fine for ‘NYPD Blue’ Nudity
A court decision concerning an “indecency” case brought against “NYPD Blue” illustrates the problems that arise whenever the Federal Communications Commission tries to enforce its rules governing what’s acceptable or… More
Government Appeals Ruling on FCC Indecency Rule
BY: Joelle Tessler WASHINGTON – Federal regulators are appealing a recent court decision that struck down a 2004 government policy that says broadcasters can be fined for allowing even a… More
NYC Court Throws Out FCC’s Fleeting Expletives Policy
BY: Larry Neumeister NEW YORK – A federal appeals court on Tuesday tossed out a government policy that can lead to broadcasters being fined for allowing even a single curse… More
With Diaper Stunt, ‘Family Guy’ Just Trying to Get Fined by FCC
‘Family Guy‘ aired its 150th episode on Sunday, but instead of celebrating, the show is under fire once again by a family oriented watchdog group. The Parents Television Council claims… More
D-Day For Analog TV As 400 Stations Ignore FCC Digital Delay Request
According to The Hollywood Reporter, despite legislation to push back last night’s deadline for the national switch from analog to digital TV, 400 stations around the country are refusing to… More
