Vic 17 Posted August 2, 2010 Even though though the show is airing on broadcast television, not cable, a group of unhappy parents want a boycott for $#*! My Dad Says, on which William Shatner will be starring beginning next month. The Parents Television Council (PTC) has written to around three hundred companies who advertise on television in hopes of getting them to “send a message” to CBS. “As an advertiser, you have the power to act upon your corporate values and send a clear message to CBS and its affiliates that this type of profanity in any format has no place in primetime broadcast television,” wrote PTC President Tim Winter. “Associating your company with ‘Sh*t’ cannot be an effective use of advertising dollars … I suspect your products are worth more than this raunchy attempt at humor.” Winter asked those advertisers to let him know what they had decided by mid-August so that he could let his 1.3 million members know who supported the boycott and who did not. The PTC, based in Los Angeles, was formed in 1995 to keep tabs on children’s exposure to profanity, sex and violence on television. Although there is little to no profanity in the show itself, unlike the Twitter feed upon which it is based, the title $#*! My Dad Says alone was enough to anger the PTC. “With no apology, this network broadcast outlet is heavily promoting this program in all day parts in full view of children and unsuspecting parents,” said Winter. “Unless or until CBS chooses a different title for this program, we urge you to refrain from sponsoring such an abomination purported to be light-hearted fun.” View the full article Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethlehem 7 Posted August 2, 2010 These people drive me nuts!! If they find a show offensive tell their kids and do not let the kids watch it. I have been doing that for over thirty years and it works fine. That is while they live with you, my 3 oldest like to make a point that they now watch what they want. I tell them my job was only to raise them as kids, not adults! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrWho42 13 Posted August 3, 2010 I'm with Bethlehem. This is downright silly. I suppose it could be renamed Shat My Dad Says... (...Someone must of used that joke by now) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethlehem 7 Posted August 4, 2010 I'm with Bethlehem. This is downright silly. I suppose it could be renamed Shat My Dad Says... someone would still object. (...Someone must of used that joke by now) I think you are the first.lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldfan1 0 Posted August 4, 2010 Captain Kirk Shat Upon The National Enquirer likes the "Shat" reference too. Where is Kor? He is a big fan of "The Shat" :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
