The Gatekeeper
| Author | : Alfred R. Schneider |
| Publisher | : Syracuse University Press |
| Total Pages | : 192 |
| Release | : 2001-03-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0815606834 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780815606833 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (833 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Gatekeeper by : Alfred R. Schneider
Download or read book The Gatekeeper written by Alfred R. Schneider and published by Syracuse University Press. This book was released on 2001-03-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From 1960 to 1990, Alfred R. Schneider served as head of standards and practices, or "chief censors," for the ABC television network. From his unique vantage point, Schneider managed issues of taste and morality that determined what millions of U.S. viewers watched. During his tenure the nation's attitudes changed drastically, as did the content shown on American airwaves. Controversies arose about TV's influence on children, its portrayal of violence, and its introduction of once taboo subjects.