Dump 'Dexter,' Dell demands
Pittsburgh, National News: The Pittsburgh chapter of the Parents' Television Council is demanding that KDKA-TV (2) not air reruns of the Showtime drama "Dexter," reports Scott Tady of the Beaver County Times.
The critically acclaimed but gory cable series follows a blood-spatter analyst for the Miami police department as he stalks and murders suspected criminals who have escaped justice.
A heavily bowlderized version begins airing on CBS nationwide Feb. 17. Showtime is owned by CBS' parent company, and the "Dexter" reruns will give the broadcast network some new content to air while the writers' strike continues.
"A show on broadcast television that asks viewers to empathize with a serial killer is not appropriate for air in our community," PTC chapter director Deborah Dell, mother of two from Bethel Park, tells Tady. "No amount of editing can wipe out the disturbing content found on this show."
Tady says KDKA has not responded to his requests for comment. Launched in July 2007, the Pittsburgh chapter of PTC is one of the newest in the nationwide organization.
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I am thrilled to have someone take a stand on the horrible stuff on TV.
Krissy Upcraft
Stockbridge GA
Krissy Upcraft - February 07, 2008 at 1:46 pm
It was very refreshing to read this article! It is good to know that there are others who feel this way about the inappropriate programming over our public airways and who are taking steps to try to do something about it. I would encourage others to get involved with the Parents’ Television Council or other organizations who respond in similar ways (American Family Association, Focus on the Family Action, etc.). It is time for us to be bold in the protection of our children and grandchildren.
Carol D. - February 07, 2008 at 2:32 pm
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AaronC - February 07, 2008 at 11:47 pm
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Jason Togyer/PBRTV (URL) - February 08, 2008 at 09:13 am
I am thrilled somebody has the initiative to speak up about today’s television. I myself have no children and when the time comes that I do I often think about how I am going to control the world around them, starting with the awful things that are on television on a daily basis…........
Kim Doerflinger
Pittsburgh, Pa
Kim Doerflinger - February 08, 2008 at 10:21 am
I think it is great that we live in a country that will allows you the right to change the channel. There are a million alternatives to watch, and censoring art is the first step on a slippery slope. I am glad it is coming on broadcast television.
Sam Tilliston - February 11, 2008 at 1:53 pm