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...libertarians, meanwhile, continue to object that the commission's definition of indecency is distressingly vague. Most network and local station officials insist that their standard on what is permissible will not change because of the ruling. Still, it could open the way for more explicit radio conversation in the wee hours, more uncut movies on post-midnight TV, and perhaps even a few more naughty words sneaking by the censor on Late Night with David Letterman...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Video: Midnight Blue: An FCC time limit for raunch | 12/7/1987 | See Source »

Children's TV, of course, is not an unredeemed junk pile. PBS and cable offer much quality fare. Most of the networks' Saturday-morning shows are gently inoffensive (The Smurfs, Jim Henson's Muppet Babies) and occasionally adventurous (Pee-wee's Playhouse). Some of the wit and imagination of pre-TV animation have even resurfaced this season in CBS's Mighty Mouse: The New Adventures, from Filmmaker Ralph Bakshi...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Video: Zapping Back at Children's | 11/30/1987 | See Source »

...Never apologize, never explain." That ancient macho motto may be the only bit of traditional wisdom Scottish Filmmaker Bill Forsyth believes in. The glory of his wee pictures (Gregory's Girl, Local Hero) is the way people appear out of nowhere, disappear without warning, and never discuss their motives for doing either. In his world no one has heard of Freud, let alone a well-made screenplay. They are, however, well prepared for life's little surprises...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Cinema: Off The Cliff HOUSEKEEPING | 11/23/1987 | See Source »

...competing in the Pee Wee International Tournament in Quebec for a Boston-based team not among the tournament favorites...

Author: By Mike Stankiewicz, | Title: On a Young Team, Sophomore C.J. is a Veteran Threat | 11/7/1987 | See Source »

Game-winning goals in pee wee, high school and collegiate championship games are standards on Young's resume. Certainly, it's no coincidence that Young has done it all before, and he has the experience to continue his clutch, winning ways...

Author: By Mike Stankiewicz, | Title: On a Young Team, Sophomore C.J. is a Veteran Threat | 11/7/1987 | See Source »

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