TV Barn Ticker for today ...

Here's a quick summary of all the news and comment from the world of TV and media that I published or read today, dispensed in bite-sized nuggets:

• Don't lecture me about "taking great delight in other people's pain," Joe Scarborough. I'm taking great delight in the stupidity of it all
• Shaq doesn't have cable???? - tr.im/pIFs
• Option 4 on Google Voice is "Accept & record the call." Doesn't that violate privacy law in some states? Is this another GOOG trial balloon?
• ANALYSIS: Dave tops Conan in ratings; is it better to be the King of Late Night, or the Prince? tr.im/pKpH
• Yay! Cake donuts and decent cheap coffee coming to KC - tr.im/pKCo
• I am jealous! RT @JeffreyFeldman: I'll be on @CBCNews (Newsworld) with @rachelsklar at 3:15pm EST to talk about the Sanford sexytime saga
• Hey @jwilner, how do you know that "google voice ... announces to the other end that the call is recorded"? Are you a GrandCentraller?
• Entertaining interview with VIRTUALITY star Michael Taylor - tr.im/pKQH
• Lovely tribute to Farrah from @rcatlin: tinyurl.com/mej79v
• A friend reports: The Weather Channel is reporting on temperature and wind conditions in front of the hospital where Michael Jackson died
• I forgot how terrific the production values were on those Jacko videos. I mean, BLACK & WHITE, at the time was like, HOW'D THEY DO THAT?
• Both Hot Jamz and Magic 107, KC's urban stations, are playing MJ all night. Hot Jamz is locally owned and really CAN play what it wants
• RT @ryanmer On 09/18/1979, Farrah Fawcett & Michael Jackson were both guests on the Tonight Show w/Johnny Carson, co-hosted by Ed McMahon.
• Oxygen to reair polarizing Farrah cancer docu - tr.im/pO79
• But @phil_rosenthal, CBS >is< cheap. News has so few correspondents, they have little choice but to pile into the synergy clown car
• Wanna Be Startin Somethin. Can we talk? That is a turn-up-your-headphones song, still.
• Gloria Vanderbilt took her kids everywhere! RT @tvnewser WTF was 10-year-old Anderson Cooper doing at Studio 54 w/ Michael Jackson?!
• RT @realityblurred: @TVBarn NBC is also reairing Farrah's Story in prime-time: tinyurl.com/nd973f
• MY BAD! Farrah, Jacko and Ed McMahon NEVER appeared together on THE TONIGHT SHOW - tr.im/pOmN
• Apologies to @nwall87 @filmsnob @alisap27 @thematthewshow @songrytr @Neicy55 @champura @SKG78 @DDUBzCaliDream - pls read! tr.im/pOmN
• Max Weinberg left for the Springsteen tour mid-show - a brilliant gag. Steve Allen would be proud

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TV Barn Ticker for today ...

Here's a quick summary of all the news and comment from the world of TV and media that I published or read today, dispensed in bite-sized nuggets:

• They're playing Charlie Parker With Strings on WWOZ right now. That is a kick-ass station, is all I can say.
• Remember: The RIAA doesn't support artists, only writers & publishers. RT @DrewKerr Richard Marx blasts RIAA bit.ly/1FGTq
• Heaven help us! RT @jimmaiella: I think we're headed to a 2-hour block: Kate+8 followed by Jon+8, see their different parenting styles ...
• Great line from @nytimes story: "But past vacations never left Sanford completely out of touch." That was HIS doing! bit.ly/AipN9
• RT @KrisKetz: One of Chicago's best reporters - John Callaway, the longtime host of "Chicago Tonight" on Ch 11 - has died
• Seems @brianstelter didn't have court docs in hand or he woulda asked if TLC knew Jon + Kate were sleeping apart - bit.ly/4hTlV
• The hell? NIP/TUCK finale is in the can but won't air until 2011 - tr.im/pAY5
• "Real NJ Housewife" Danielle's real scary criminal background - coke, extortion and prison, oh my! tr.im/pB6o
• I'm not saying I don't believe the Guv, but someone should check organ recipient lists at all the hospitals in Buenos Aires
• Another journalistic triumph for TMZ! RT @brianstelter: AP later issued correction to the "two year" claim.
• Watching Chris Matthews on MORNING JOE today after @rachelsklar's alert, my verdict: Mika and Joe's emotions got in the way, not Chris's
• Losing your TV signal will do that! Nielsen says 400K homes got DTV after June 12 - tr.im/pC0z
• Willie Geist: "What an odd show we have." Joe and Chris arguing like Rosie and Elizabeth (per @rachelsklar) and CNBC's Mark on guitar
• Sanford presser beginning now on C-SPAN.
• OK, it's off C-SPAN ... but everyone except Cartoon Network is carrying it.
• OMG. Sanford just bumped Tom Ensign off the cover of GOP SEX SCANDAL MONTHLY
• Oops, correction - because of the poor ad market it changed its name to GOP SEX SCANDAL QUARTERLY last year.
• Someone at @TheOnion is awfully handy with search! RT Congressman Offers Preemptive Apology For Extramarital Affair bit.ly/vM0hz
• RT @disett Do Clinton, Edwards, Spitzer have a magazine? A: Of course! Time, Newsweek also CBS/NBC/ABC/NYT - they run the MSM remember??
• RT @troycoverdale CNN: Fooling around has been a "bipartisan problem." [Hey, who said it's a PROBLEM? It's the cure for a slow news day!]
• Anybody else want a piece a me? I'm not even breaking a sweat!
• Anyway, the irony is Sanford made his bones as a FISCAL conservative but is stuck in a party where this nonsense gets you creamed...
• Look at the Dem side. Bubba came all the way back, Eliot is making strides. It's because Dems just don't care like the religious right
• Well, that's the kind of witty, penetrating analysis that your 326 followers demand of you.
• Yes, but only Mark Sanford could appear on the cover of FOREIGN AFFAIRS!
• RT @xenijardin: Who's factchecking these $15MM quotes for the Nikki Finke deal? By that math, my left buttcheek's gotta be $10MM
• Reporters hang on his words, even the cliches. He can disarm you w/ his words OR his emails. He IS - the most interesting man in the world.
• "What is it about governors, for godsakes?" - Letterman
• The line on Joakim Soria tonight: Second blown save of the season. Also, second win of the season. His ERA is now higher than Zack's.

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TV Barn Ticker for today ...

Here's a quick summary of all the news and comment from the world of TV and media that I published or read today, dispensed in bite-sized nuggets:

• RT @KrisKetz: WESH 2 News confirms that Ed McMahon, former Johnny Carson sidekick, has died.
• If you're still looking for Kodachrome film ... tr.im/pscf
• RT @poniewozik: ANOTHER Fox conference call for Virtuality. Have never seen a network work so hard at burning a show off
• RT @paulharrisshow: Ed McMahon was always a great guest. Just posted my favorite interview with him. tinyurl.com/nd27b2
• RT @poniewozik: Nikki Finke sells her site to mail.com. Related: mail.com exists. bit.ly/afI7b
• Wow, no JON + KATE for six whole weeks! Even MONK takes a longer "hiatus" - tr.im/ptVt
• Morning show co-host harassed by her co-host's roommate, who was "sick of hearing about her child" - tr.im/pvcS
• Sure - one parent at a time!! RT @brianstelter Just talked to TLC's prez. Says JON + KATE will still focus on "parent-child relationship"
• Meanwhile, court papers reveal Jon should have no trouble finding a new home- THEY'VE BEEN LIVING APART FOR 2 YEARS! bit.ly/ZAq4u
• Someone in the Kate camp told TMZ that "two years apart" was not exactly true (like so much else in Gosselinville) bit.ly/19N5MK
• RT @GlennF: I support federal legislation criminalizing the use of children under the age of 16 in reality shows
• When waiting out a head cold, a blindfold and lots of audio come in handy. Tonight, catching up with Harry Shearer
• Renovated ballpark, summer give Royals a boost to 22nd in MLB attendance (they were 29th) - tr.im/pxqi
• Big gaps, crappy pitching make Kauffman MLB's most triples-friendly ballpark - tr.im/pxrl

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TV Barn Ticker for today ...

Here's a quick summary of all the news and comment from the world of TV and media that I published or read today, dispensed in bite-sized nuggets:

• Seems you can't oversell cordcutting enough RT @pjrodriguez: Another cordcutting reference in NYT oversells online video bit.ly/fEu5U
• AUDIO: My fearless Jon + Kate + 8 prediction! And for the guys, we gripe about golf coverage - tr.im/pkge
• "This is the hardest episode ever." I know Jon's life is defined by the TV show but would he please not use the lingo?? #jonandkate

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TV Barn Ticker for today ...

Here's a quick summary of all the news and comment from the world of TV and media that I published or read today, dispensed in bite-sized nuggets:

• Paul: FYI the @hambonejones11 account exists solely for beefs w/ @paulharrisshow, me and a couple others. He has: 4 followers
• You've heard me rave about the Flint Hills Symphony. Now, a rant: tr.im/pg0Q - also, my VIDEO of this year's: tr.im/oz0v
• Some great docus airing this week about Iran, the feel-bad story of our generation - tr.im/pg2c
• Joe Morgan denies being treated to free strippers; being Joe, he uses "unethical" when he meant something else - tr.im/pgc9
• The announcer finally noticed that people were leaving the ballpark just as I pulled into the driveway. #kcroyals
• It was 92 in the shade and Pujols had just hit a majestic grand slam. The score was 11-4. We had our highlight. So we left. Wouldn't you??
• In a way, though, it's kinda cool that they lost 12-5 three different times in five days. You can't buy that kind of stink. #kcroyals
• Stumbled on this: You know our press building with all that glass? An energy hog, right? Try LEED Silver-quality. tr.im/pgfJ

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TV Barn Ticker for today ...

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• A spanikopita made with chard and beet tops from your garden is just as sweet. Was one of those occasions I longed for a 2nd stomach.

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TV Barn Ticker for today ...

Here's a quick summary of all the news and comment from the world of TV and media that I published or read today, dispensed in bite-sized nuggets:

• Chicagoans acting like they've nailed down the 2016 Olympics - but they're not happy about it - tr.im/p3ww
• RT @mediaite: [ABC News chief] David Westin sorta looks like Phil Hartman playing Bill Clinton
• RT @Ihnatko: I like Conan. But I'm very happy with my current 11:35 PM comedy service provider and not looking to switch
• btw, this is NOT @Ihnatko Andy: flic.kr/p/6xHsDT
• Oh Andy ... RT @huffingtonpost: bit.ly/Mh6ZQ - Ayatollah Warns Iranians: "I am Following You All on Twitter"
• So we burned through hours of cable news and zillions of comment pages for a guy who has CHILD PORN on his PC? tinyurl.com/ngdtru
• RT @mattfraction: Banksy on the streets of Iran twitpic.com/7m7ce/full - Fraction, how do we know that's him?
• thanking @Twisty58 for the follow! Btw, my clickthrus are up appreciably in recent weeks, so I think that 60% dropout wave has passed
• Take two: Cronkite "gravely ill," KC Star writer preparing obit ... tr.im/p4Wb
• KMBC is No.1 among ABC affils (big market division) ... tr.im/p5gT
• KCPT today just launched one of the first integrated PBS-local video players - tr.im/p5PF
• THIS JUST IN ... Our Walter is "fragile" but not "gravely ill" - Shister/Gay sources "exaggerated" Cronkite's state - tr.im/p4Wb
• Latest on Walter ... here's a news flash courtesy of 90-yr-old Andy Rooney: HE'S OLD. tr.im/p7r1
• Waiting for that explainer article to tell me why it only takes 48 days to get a new liver in Tennessee
• The Fridayfollow luv continues! Thanking @thejohnsalley @barefootmichael @VictorBalta @damianholbrook for theirs

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T-Pain appearing in live-action ATHF May 31

So you may know that "Aqua Teen Hunger Force" did a live-action episode. You may know it's airing May 31 on Adult Swim. You may even know that Adult Swim acquired the rights to a whole bunches o' live-action episodes from Mr. Ricky Gervais. And if you are part of a very select group of TVB readers, you may even even know what it looks like inside Adult Swim's Williams St. office lair.

But here's something I'll bet you didn't know ...

Adult Swim’s Aqua Teen Hunger Force Debuts First-Ever Live-Action Episode, Starring T-Pain and Jon Benjamin

New Season of Popular Adult Swim Series to Conclude with Live-Action Episode

BK-Sponsored Search Discovers Carl Look-A-Like to Round Out Cast

After more than 80 animated episodes of the Adult Swim hit Aqua Teen Hunger Force, creators Matt Maiellaro and Dave Willis have developed the first-ever live-action episode. To mark the occasion, they turned to none-other-than Grammy-winning southern soulster and rapper T-Pain to portray the Aqua Teen’s only sane and rational roommate Frylock, whose animated form looks much like a floating box of French fries. Starring as the Aqua Teen’s self-appointed leader Master Shake will be actor Jon Benjamin. The lovable and remarkably stupid Meatwad will be live as well but bare a striking resemblance to an exercise ball, and first-time television actor Dave Long Jr. has been tapped to play the Aqua Teen’s obnoxious neighbor Carl after a lengthy nationwide search. The new season of Aqua Teen Hunger Force, which continues throughout May on Sunday nights, will conclude with this first-ever live-action episode on Sunday, May 31 at 11:45 p.m. (ET/PT).

Grammy-winning singer-song-writer-producer—and actor—T-Pain burst on the music scene in 2005 and has produced and written a plethora of chart-topping and platinum-selling singles. In addition to the Grammy, T-Pain has garnered “Songwriter of the Year” and “Producer of the Year” honors at the BMI Urban Awards and earned a BET Award. His self-produced third album, THR33 RINGZ, was released last November, debuting at #4 on the Billboard 200 and #1 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums chart.

Jon Benjamin is a writer, producer, actor and prolific voice-over actor from Boston, Mass. In addition to writing for Late Night with Conan O’Brien and acting in such television series as Sex and the City and Human Giant, Benjamin has done numerous voice-overs for such animated hits as Family Guy, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Assy McGee and Home Movies.

For this first-ever live-action episode of Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Adult Swim embarked on a BK-sponsored, nationwide search for someone to play the character of Carl. The task was daunting: find someone who possesses similar traits to the animated Carl, a simple man who’s endearingly sweaty, hairy, lewd, fashion-challenged, horny, nasty and oftentimes annoying. After sifting through more than one hundred audition tapes, the real-life Carl was found: 23-year-old Dave Long Jr. from Edensburg, Pa.

Aqua Teen Hunger Force is created by Matt Maiellaro (12 oz. Mouse) and Dave Willis (Squidbillies) and follows the strange everyday lives of three human-sized food products living in New Jersey.

Adult Swim (AdultSwim.com), launched in 2001, is Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.’s network offering original and acquired animated and live-action series for young adults. Airing nightly from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. (ET, PT), Adult Swim shares channel space with Cartoon Network, home to the best in original, acquired and classic entertainment for youth and families, and is seen in 97 million U.S. homes.

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company, creates and programs branded news, entertainment, animation and young adult media environments on television and other platforms for consumers around the world.

Christopher Buckley on C-SPAN for three hours

Christopher Buckley In Depth, Sunday, Noon - 3 pm ET

Christopher Buckley joins Book TV for a LIVE In Depth interview on Sunday, May 3 (noon - 3 pm ET), on C-SPAN2. Mr. Buckley is the author of fourteen books, including the novels Thank You for Smoking, Boomsday, and Supreme Courtship. He is the recipient of the Washington Irving Medal for Literary Excellence and the Thurber Prize for American Humor. Mr. Buckley is currently the editor-at-large of ForbesLife magazine. He is the son of William F. Buckley, Jr. and his latest book is a memoir entitled Losing Mum and Pup.

Participate in the discussion by calling in during the program or by e-mailing your questions to booktv@c-span.org.

"Golden Girls" marathon ...

WE tv, Home of THE GOLDEN GIRLS, Pays Tribute to Fiesty, Fearless Actress Bea Arthur This Week

THE GOLDEN GIRLS Marathon Featuring Our Favorite Dorothy Episodes to Air Monday Night Beginning 5pm/e, 4pm/c and Thursday at 9:30pm/e, 8:30pm/c on WE tv

New York, NY, April 27, 2008 – WE tv, home of television’s beloved series THE GOLDEN GIRLS announced today two special nights of programming to honor Bea Arthur who died this past weekend at the age of 86. WE Remember Bea will feature a marathon of favorite THE GOLDEN GIRLS episodes both Monday, April 27 beginning 5pm/e, 4p/c and Thursday, April 30 beginning 9:30pm/e, 8:30pm/c. The acclaimed actress, known for her quick wit and willingness to embrace controversial issues was the centerpiece of the comedic series, which won more than 38 awards during its run. WE Remember Bea will be comprised of episodes which center on Bea Arthur’s colorful character Dorothy Zbornak and key related storylines from the series.

THE GOLDEN GIRLS was an immediate hit with viewers when it first debuted, and remains one of television’s most acclaimed sitcoms. Starring Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan and Estelle Getty, THE GOLDEN GIRLS profiles the unexpected lives and loves of a group of retirees living together in Miami. The women form the perfect circle of friends, and bring laughter, tears and fun for an audience of all ages. All of the show’s cast members, won Emmys during the series’ seven season initial run. WE tv is currently television’s home to this extraordinarily popular and empowering series for women.

Ms. Arthur was an award-winning television and stage actress known for her distinctively raspy voice and sharp tongue. Following her Tony award winning turn on Broadway in "Mame", Ms. Arthur guest starred on "All in the Family" which quickly led to her own series, entitled "Maude". In 1985, she stepped into THE GOLDEN GIRLS where she enjoyed great success, further cementing her spot in the pantheon of television history as one of the medium’s greatest stars.

Ms. Arthur, twice-divorced, was married to producer/director Robert Alan Aurthur and also to director Gene Saks. It was with Saks she adopted her sons Matthew and Daniel. She is survived by a sister, her sons and two granddaughters.

TV Barn Ticker for today ...

Here's a quick summary of all the news and comment from the world of TV and media that I published or read today, dispensed in bite-sized nuggets:

• Kauffman Stadium doesn't sell brats anymore?? Exactly how is this new and improved? #kcroyals
• OK. They just had an ad for Scimecas brats and polish. They are toying with me. #kcroyals
• The Topsys stand ran out of caramel corn YESTERDAY. Uh, guys, this is the MAJOR leagues. #KCRoyals
• Never thought I would say this, but Sidney Ponson deserved better. #kcroyals
• Well, thank the opened-up heavens. I thought I'd have to haul watering cans to the community garden tomorrow. twitpic.com/3z63p
• Oh c'mon Bill! I could've given you a better quote than the leaker in bit.ly/vTe0i. CNN is boring, trivial and OLD
• RT @KCTV5: Boating Accident Caused By Dog: tinyurl.com/cwxofo
• BIGGEST LOSER contestant runs full marathon after faking one for TV in January - tr.im/jMIp

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TV Barn Ticker for today ...

Here's a quick summary of all the news and comment from the world of TV and media that I published or read today, dispensed in bite-sized nuggets:

• Oh man. Did I get sunburned yesterday! My head looks like Tip O'Neill's nose #greensburgks
• RT @clairecmc A little worried about @anamariecox. I feel her slipping away.Not quite sure what to do but know it doesntincludelovinthecubs
• twitpic.com/3z63p - No rest for da weary! Planting day at the community garden for Mr.Tillomatic
• Whether I need one or not, it is Saturday night and I am taking a bath.
• RT @nytimes: Bea Arthur, Star of ‘Maude’ and ‘Golden Girls,’ Dies at 86 bit.ly/pRgKE

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TV Barn Ticker for today ...

Here's a quick summary of all the news and comment from the world of TV and media that I published or read today, dispensed in bite-sized nuggets:

• Off to chat with Greg the Banker (no relation to the bunny) #greensburgks
• I will know #Greensburgks is back when they fix the GD potholes!
• Today's business incubator opening stats: attendance 150, temp 88, wind 25-40
• twitpic.com/3x5sc - LEED Platinum in western Kansas bitch. #greensburgks
• twitpic.com/3x6at - Which of the rides in this #Greensburgks farm shed is usually found in Kurachi?
• twitpic.com/3x75v - #Greensburgks TV dealers Piligian Butler w/ local instigators Janssen Hewitt

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TV Barn Ticker for today ...

Here's a quick summary of all the news and comment from the world of TV and media that I published or read today, dispensed in bite-sized nuggets:

• 12seconds - Approaching Greensburg we were treated to a huge light show courtesy Ma Storm tiny12.tv/6NBG6
• Peter Kaplan! You made my career go zing, baby! A TVB tribute - tr.im/jvl2
• Gorgeous day in #greensburgks - Justin the Canadian will be recording the proof to tape!
• 12seconds - #Greensburgks pump finds me insufficiently loyal tiny12.tv/XTM4H
• Paul Unruh's was a great place to start the day. Quotable, green and friendly. Like everyone here he is all knowing
• So that's how geothermal heating works. You drill a pipe 200 feet straight down. Reminds me of the old joke about the Martha Washington ...
• Watching season 2 opener with the stars ie citizens of #Greensburgks
• twitpic.com/3v7vs - Here's my sunset. Beat that. #Greensburgks
• I love my job. Details later but here's a hint: #greensburgks
• RT @cdthomas #Kings is a US-like reality where the gov has passed a version of universal healthcare. Mandated insurance, mind you, but still

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TV Barn Ticker for today ...

Here's a quick summary of all the news and comment from the world of TV and media that I published or read today, dispensed in bite-sized nuggets:

• Ramsey's fun new little Earth Day video - 2 minutes that will make you laugh - tr.im/jpro
• I'll be in Greensburg Thursday and Friday, where Twitter will be weapon of choice. So what should I hashtag - #greensburg or #greensburgks?
• On the road to #Greensburgks with Justin the Canadian - more to come, eh?
• 12seconds - Video--prairie burnoff near Council Grove Kansas tiny12.tv/UWYQP

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TV Barn Ticker for today ...

Here's a quick summary of all the news and comment from the world of TV and media that I published or read today, dispensed in bite-sized nuggets:

• 90 minutes until WBAL and then another 15 after that, I'm Walt Bodine's guest on KCUR. Both stream and I'll post audio to tvbarn.com
• Also I'll be updating often Thursday-Friday from #greensburg Ks where Planet Green is unveiling season 2 and filming the opening of Main St
• Not that I'd ever contend for a Pulitzer, but Holland Cotter's win is another reminder that the criticism prize goes to tortoises, not hares
• Not surprisingly, the cult of Dagmar is en fuego - tr.im/jl4V
• I Want You To Hate Your Body: the weird subtext of WEtv's I WANT TO SAVE YOUR LIFE - tr.im/jljW
• RT @claireatki -- At Lifetime's upfront, the network says "Project Runway" will be back on August 20
• RT @wilw: Vancouver and Carolina are tied in the 3rd, and Versus is showing a f'ing highlight reel from 1995 instead. Epic fail, Versus
• RT@franklinavenue Fans of "Kings," don't despair, it's back June 13-July 25. For now, it's off air: bit.ly/kQNAj
• RT @elgray: There are moments when "Fringe" feels more like a Joss Whedon show than "Dollhouse" does

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Society of Professional Journalists opposes Fairness Doctrine's return

Stick a fork in it already! Earlier, I debated nostalgic liberal Steve Glorioso about the Fairness Doctrine.

SPJ opposes reinstatement of Fairness Doctrine

INDIANAPOLIS – The Society of Professional Journalists, celebrating 100 years of journalism and free speech advocacy, opposes reintroduction of the Fairness Doctrine, which would allow the government to control broadcast editorial content.

“SPJ in general opposes government intervention on speech. The Fairness Doctrine does that and discussion about having it again should end,” said SPJ President Dave Aeikens. “The SPJ Code of Ethics requires fairness in news coverage, but we don’t want the government to mandate that.”

Although no bill has been formally introduced in Congress to mandate the doctrine or otherwise change Federal Communications Commission rules, its reinstatement after a 22-year hiatus has been discussed frequently in recent months. Some members of Congress, including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, have indicated support for the Fairness Doctrine. President Obama, however, has stated he does not favor its return.

The history of the doctrine and its use by the FCC began in 1949, when broadcasting regulations first stipulated attention to both sides of a controversial issue. However, the original policy did not require equal airtime. The largely informal policy was officially codified in FCC regulations in 1967 and unsuccessfully challenged by Supreme Court cases in 1969 (Red Lion Broadcasting v FCC) and 1984 (FCC v League of Women Voters of California). Without judicial or legislative intervention, the FCC repealed the doctrine in 1987.

SPJ believes firmly that just as government has no business regulating words printed in a newspaper, the public good is not served by mandating how to broadcast news or opinions on radio or television.

Founded in 1909 as Sigma Delta Chi, SPJ promotes the free flow of information vital to a well-informed citizenry; works to inspire and educate the next generation of journalists; and protects First Amendment guarantees of freedom of speech and press. For more information about SPJ, please visit http://www.spj.org.

TV Barn Ticker for today ...

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• FLASH! Web video is coming to your TV. No foolin'. Now what? - tr.im/jdUN
• AUDIO: Chip and I chew over the Flash announcement and some other things - tr.im/jevr - also see tr.im/jdUN
• Just watched an episode of SAN QUENTIN FILM SCHOOL that reminded me of an episode of IN TREATMENT. Couple of first-rate empathy machines

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TV Barn Ticker for today ...

Here's a quick summary of all the news and comment from the world of TV and media that I published or read today, dispensed in bite-sized nuggets:

• The tweeps who recommended the Grill in Athens, thank you - we finally got there for midnight milkshakes
• Hey, the HBO docu MR WARMTH: THE DON RICKLES PROJECT is online! For free! - tr.im/jatE
• twitpic.com/3lnb7 - No Mo did not give me a shiner outside Athens City Hall last night
• twitpic.com/3lu7h - Yay! I got my REM shot thanks to Tom Roche
• OMG - New Zoo Revue explains how a man and a woman make a baby - tr.im/jbDh
• Holy smokes, the studios gave SAG the end of contract it wanted! Get ready to rumble in 2011 - tr.im/jc9A
• Watching Atlanta TV get its tornado warning freakout on. The CBS has a weathergal named Dagmar who I want to read me a bedtime story
• Seriously, Dagmar could read me the stock tables (if we still printed them) and I'd be riveted.
• Did you see Craig Ferguson's dance video to Spearhead's SAY HEY last week? - tr.im/jcyF

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TV Barn Ticker for today ...

Here's a quick summary of all the news and comment from the world of TV and media that I published or read today, dispensed in bite-sized nuggets:

• Jane Pauley: Network news to me is optional. Watching THE NEWSHOUR is not optional - tr.im/j8wH
• We have our marching orders. And dinner reservations.
• Hey now! SINATRA FOR SWINGIN LOVERS was $6 at Wuxtry Records!

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