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Violence on TV

How effective is the system networks use to self-rate their shows for adult content? When viewers see MA, D, FV, V do they know what those letters mean? Is there too much regulation by the FCC over language and sex and not enough over violence? Do some producers use violence as a "crutch" when they don't have interesting stories to tell?

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KCRW placeholderBy Michael Schneider • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

How effective is the system networks use to self-rate their shows for adult content? When viewers see MA, D, FV, V do they know what those letters mean? Is there too much regulation by the FCC over language and sex and not enough over violence? Do some producers use violence as a "crutch" when they don't have interesting stories to tell?

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    Michael Schneider

    Senior editor at Variety

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    Josef Adalian

    Vulture

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    A.J. Marechal

    Variety

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    Darby Maloney

    Producer

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