• We’re currently investigating an issue related to the forum theme and styling that is impacting page layout and visual formatting. The problem has been identified, and we are actively working on a resolution. There is no impact to user data or functionality, this is strictly a front-end display issue. We’ll post an update once the fix has been deployed. Thanks for your patience while we get this sorted.

ABC Affiliate Stations Cancel Showing of "Saving Private Ryan"

Originally posted by: OREOSpeedwagon
havent they shown it on cable tv before?
Click to expand...

Yeah they have, but with the spotlight firmly focused on decency on TV, I guess they are getting cold feet. Pussies
 
I wouldn't want my kid seeing the part where the guy is walking around the beach at normandy with the blown off arm in hand. That's all I'm thinking.

That part was probably long ago edited for the TV though.
 
Originally posted by: Zanix
That part was probably long ago edited for the TV though.
Click to expand...

ABC, which broadcast the film uncut in 2001 and 2002, issued a statement saying it is proud to broadcast it again. The network's contract with director Spielberg stipulates that the film cannot be edited.
Click to expand...
 
Don't like it, write to Congress and tell them to reform the FCC. These huge fines they made after Janet Jackson's bewbie are gonna make everyone err on the side of caution.
The broadcasters are absolutely right not to put their shareholder value at stake by risking huge fines due to vague FCC rules that could cover just about anything depending on how FCC comissioners feel about it.
 
You do realize that SPR is quitea violent movie, right? Do oyu honestly want your 7 year old cousin to see such drama at such an early age and mistake that "truth" for reality?

oh yeah and with the bullets and the fighting and the blood..
 
Originally posted by: Goosemaster
You do realize that SPR is quitea violent movie, right? Do oyu honestly want your 7 year old cousin to see such drama at such an early age and mistake that "truth" for reality?

oh yeah and with the bullets and the fighting and the blood..
Click to expand...

He's either gonna see it now, or in a few years, first person, when he's in the Iranian war.
 
Originally posted by: Nebor
Originally posted by: Goosemaster
You do realize that SPR is quitea violent movie, right? Do oyu honestly want your 7 year old cousin to see such drama at such an early age and mistake that "truth" for reality?

oh yeah and with the bullets and the fighting and the blood..
Click to expand...

He's either gonna see it now, or in a few years, first person, when he's in the Iranian war.
Click to expand...

A few years down the line will let him gain wisdom before he sees it.


The problem that exists here is not based on the content of the film, but the context in which it will be watched.

A young man or even an elderly man may surmize different opinions of the film after seeing it, but both will be infinitely more rational that that of a child.
 
I agree with the concern over a young child seeing the movie. No matter if it is "something they will just have to get used to", a parent should choose where and when they are exposed to it. Of course this is also 2004. Most television services allow for some automatic filtering of programming. I know with DirecTV you can simply set the maximum rating level and if a program exceeds it, you are required to put in a password in order to view the program in question.

I guess my point is that parents should be allowed to do the parenting. It is not up to the FCC to do the job for us. Those networks who are refusing to air the movie, one that as already been shown uncut twice in the past, are simply protecting their interests and cannot be blamed for doing so. We can, however, refer to them as the girlie men that they are.
 
There is a huge difference between gratuitous and unexpected sex and nudity during a sports show with no parental warnings, and violence and foul language during a historical drama with clear parental warnings.

I highly doubt the FCC would do anything about SPR. The stations are over reacting.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Back
Top