Entertainment & Arts
Critics decry the many disturbing images on the air, but which airwaves do they mean? Broadcast networks have a rap they might not deserve.
Oct. 29, 2000
Television
After viewing parts of ABC’s “Amerika” miniseries, Ted Turner labeled it “redneck” and decided to broadcast “Beyond Fear,” a series of programs stressing world peace, he said Wednesday.
Feb. 5, 1987
As a white American, I concur with Lovelace Lee II in his lamentations that there are not more quality dramatic shows featuring black, or partially black, casts (“Good Black Dramas on TV Are Possible,” Counterpunch, April 10).
April 24, 1995
The ennobling part of being a critic is in trying to raise the perceptions and tastes of the audience you serve, by hoisting high your own creative standards and urging that your readers come along.
May 27, 1991
George Gerbner, an educator and pioneer researcher into the influence of television violence on viewers’ perceptions of the world, has died.
Dec. 29, 2005
In response to Mitchell Davis’ letter regarding cable in Santa Ana (“Regulation of Cable TV at Issue in Santa Ana” (March 12), it should be noted that he holds an inaccurate perception of the facts concerning Comcast Cablevision’s settlement with Santa Ana.
April 9, 1989
“Flashpoint”--an hourlong program that returns viewers to the intersection of Florence and Normandie, the April 29 “flash point” for the Los Angeles riots--has been deemed important enough by KCOP-TV Channel 13 to merit preempting its regularly scheduled 10 p.m. newscast tonight.
Oct. 2, 1992
Business
In these days of TV commercials masquerading as full-length programs, it probably will surprise few viewers to see that “Art Underfoot,” a series debuting today about fine art carpets, is being backed by a local rug dealer.
April 7, 1990
Just when you thought you were beginning to understand performance art, it’s time to deal with another contemporary aesthetic-- radio art.
Jan. 24, 1987
Parents and educators have complained throughout the years that kids watch too much television.
April 14, 1991