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500 Channels, Nothing is On

The Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania says that one in five TV programs aimed at children have “little or no educational value.” Even many shows that are labeled educational or “informative”, such as NBA Inside Stuff, contain minimal educational content, the Annenberg report says. (AP) ...Whereas four out of five programs targeted toward adults have little or no educational value.


Publication Date: 18 July 1999

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