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Hello Elizabeth,
I was wondering who determines the content in TV shows; who draws the limit in how much language, sex, violence, etc. can be shown? Do actors play a role in this?
Thanks
Cally,
Television content is initially and primarily determined by the program's creators and writers; they shape the story, define its parameters and fill in its canvas. Once a show reaches its distribution outlet, i.e. the network, corporate censors, known as "standards and practices" folk monitor the program to make sure its content is appropriate for the time slot, intended demographic and so forth. Actors probably have virtually the least significant role in determining a show's level of language, sex, violence that you mentioned.
This is just the broad stroke so please let me know if I can be more specific and/or clarify anything for you.
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Elizabeth Adams
Expertise
I can answers most any question about the editorial side of broadcasting, having been a reporter, producer and news executive for more than 15 years on the local and network levels. I can address how to direct your education, finding jobs, headhunters, job requirements, ethics, how to produce a newscast, making good editorial decisions and shaping your career, legal and healthcare journalism and relationships with public affairs and public relations folk.
Experience
15 years as reporter, producer, news executive for local affiliates and network television.
extensive experience in newspapers, magazines and radio. currently in media and public relations.
Organizations
spj, national associationof science writers, public relations society of america
Publications
Many major US dailies as well as magazines
Education/Credentials
bs-mass communication - print journalism
ma-journalism/communication
Awards and Honors
emmys, AP awards, spj awards, various local broadcasting awards in several states
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confidential
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