Originally Posted By Imagineer This When is Disney going to stop peddling this R rated garbage to our kids? Does anyone else feel like Disney is some kind of TV drug pusher?
Originally Posted By Imagineer This Our kids don't need to get addicted to Disney's idea of "clean, wholesome, family friendly" fun, whether it is on ABC Family or the Disney Channel! Disney our kids aren't for you to mess with, please clean up your act! (
Originally Posted By jdub Write them a letter; even if anyone in a power position DID read the fan boards, direct communication would be taken more seriously. P.S.: If you think you're offended now-- have you ever sampled Radio Disney?
Originally Posted By trekkeruss <<When is Disney going to stop peddling this R rated garbage to our kids?>> I wasn't aware that there is R-rated shows on ABC Family. What show(s) would that be? <<Does anyone else feel like Disney is some kind of TV drug pusher?>> Frankly, I rarely watch any Disney channels; I prefer Discovery, History, Travel, etc. Disney can push whatever programming they want; I will just watch something else.
Originally Posted By chickendumpling *R* rated may be pushing it but I think I understand your sentiment. I have done a double-take more than once. That's pathetic. I shouldn't have to do that. I know the world is different than when I was a get but seriously.
Originally Posted By jdub Well, Walt's been spinning in his Frigidaire for years on end now. It wasn't so long ago, actually, that the weekly network Disney show aired a sexed-up "Facts of Life" reunion show for families to, uhm, "enjoy" together. Just doesn't matter what label's on a package, a parent still has to open it & do toxicology tests before sharing the product with the kids.
Originally Posted By iDisney72 Why am I not surprised the same person who started this started the other ABC Family post? If you hate the channel so much, stop watching it!
Originally Posted By meowthew You have to understand that ABC Family is reacting to the general trend in television viewing right now. The majority of American households have two or more TV sets, and each member of the household watches the networks and shows that cater to their individual tastes. The idea of "family" TV viewing is a thing of the past, and no one programs a network on that concept anymore. Under its new president, Paul Lee, ABC Family is seeking to redefine the "family" concept, featuring programs that specifically target 18-to 34-year-olds but, staying true to the network's name, still revolve around an expanded "family" theme. For instance, the new dramas "Wildfire" and "Beautiful People" turn up the heat with mature situations and dialogue, but still prominently feature family units. And because of programming like that, ABC Family is now very much on the ratings rebound. It's a grown-up version of Disney Channel's success formula -- Disney Channel targets the kid-centered family, ABC Family targets the adult-centered family. Anyway, if you want to let ABC Family know your feelings, the best thing to do is to write them a letter at: ABC Family 3800 West Alameda Ave. Burbank, CA 91505
Originally Posted By narkspud >>ABC Family is seeking to redefine the "family" concept, featuring programs that specifically target 18-to 34-year-olds but, staying true to the network's name, still revolve around an expanded "family" theme.<< Shows ABOUT families? Sounds like the same train of thought that gave us off-the-shelf carnival rides that are "themed" as a California amusement park. Guess if you get enough MBAs into a conference room, you can rationalize anything.
Originally Posted By koobar <I wasn't aware that there is R-rated shows on ABC Family. What show(s) would that be?> last week they aired 1999's R rated film Cruel Intentions (a loose retelling of Les Liaisons Dangereuses, no less)
Originally Posted By tonyanton I'm guessing like most basic cable though, this movie was edited for content and did not air in it's "R" rated movie theater version. Still, it is a film with rather mature subject matter. There's always their harmless original movies, like "See Jane Date" and "Celeste in the City." :]
Originally Posted By Imagineer This If you keep watching the shows are getting more adult and should be for the high school and older crowd. Why call it ABC Family if they are not really family shows except for the early morning cartoons?
Originally Posted By Imagineer This Adam Sandler's 8 Crazy Nights. The foulest cartoon that ABC Family ever put on the air. This is for families? Iger you sick puppy! ;-)
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Ok, maybe the programming is different over here, but ABC is a really enjoyable station. But if you don't like it, don't watch it. The days of Leave it to Beaver and the Andy Griffith Show are Looooong Gone.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 <Still, it is a film with rather mature subject matter. < would you rather the subject matter on cartoons like Family Guy / American Dad -- or let's stay with SBC - how about an episode of Desparate housewives - can;t get too much more sleazy than that <The days of Leave it to Beaver and the Andy Griffith Show are Looooong Gone.< they live on in TV Land on dish/cable - and get much watching time from me -- the crap on TV today is disgusting - forget the fact there are no morals or ethics - the writing is lousy !
Originally Posted By koobar abc "family" update: i just saw a commercial for GUYS GONE WILD(from the creators of Girls Gone Wild!)during a showing of the Sandlot. this was around 9pm. i was flipping channels and my jaw dropped when i realized the ad was airing on abc family.
