The Gatekeeper: My 30 Years As a TV Censor

The former chief censor for the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) chronicles the battles, controversies, and changes in taste and acceptance of network entertainment programs of three decades, from 1960-1990.

Alfred R. Schneider is an attorney and consultant in the communications industry and was an adjunct professor at Fordham University's Graduate School of Business Administration. Kaye Pullen was a speech writer for President Gerald Ford and has served as director of Editorial Services for ABC

Foreword

ix

Michael Dann

Preface

xiii

Overview

1

(10)

Violence

11

(16)

Sex

27

(19)

Editing Theatrical Movies for Television

46

(10)

Movies Made for Television

56

(18)

Programs Designed for Children

74

(15)

Special Interest Advocacy

89

(11)

The ``Family Viewing Hour''

100

(15)

A Television Ratings System

115

(16)

Speaking the Truth

Preserving the Integrity of the Docudrama

122

(9)

Censorship and the Censor's Role

131

(14)

Notes

145

(4)

Index

149

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The Gatekeeper: My 30 Years As a TV Censor

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