Children's Televison
1970’s: Before Deregulation - Television as a Public Good.
In the 1970’s, children’s television was built around the idea that media should serve the public especially with younger audiences. Broadcasters such as PBS - Public Broadcasting Service - were expected to meet educational needs. INSERT IMAGE OF SESEAME STREET
Programs in the 70’s
Programs such as Schoolhouse Rock!, and Free to Be . . . You and Me emphasized skills such as literacy and social values like equality. These shows reflected a broader shift towards inclusivity after the Civil Rights Movement in the 50’s & 60’s. FIX IMAGE
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Government Policy reinforced this approach. Federal Communication Commission - FCC -required broadcasters to operate in the public interest. FCC Commissioner Hooks in 1974, emphasized television had a responsiblity to support children’s learning and development. ADD IMAGE
Impact
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