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Television productions of novels disturb O'Connor. "In all cases, they've made violent scenes more violent, and sex scenes more filled with sex," he said...
John J. O'Connor said the industry fails to meet this goal because of money. "The name of the game is profits. This is a money-making machine unparalleled in history. I think quality shows are costly, and [producers] are very reluctant to spend," he said...
...Connor spoke on television's role in society and journalism and touched on aspects of advertising and programming before an audience of about 80 people...
...Connor believes the public's attitudes towards sex and violence are hardened by television's treatment of them. "People stand around watching real life fights like it was a TV program," he said...
Producers make historical programs such as "The Missiles of October" seem like strictly factual accounts of events. They are "blurring the line between fact and fantasy. That is the most dangerous thing in television today," said O'Connor...