On Television: Teach the Children

56 minutes, 1992, United States

Producer: On Television, Ltd., Director: Mary Magee

On Television: Teach the Children
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I urge anyone concerned about the influence of television on young minds not to overlook this important report
-- New York Daily News

"Shows how this unparalleled educational medium, could also serve as an instrument of commercial child abuse."
-- Erik Barnouw, author, Tube of Plenty

"A provocative summary of what we know...worth watching for all students of media."
-- Ellen Wartella, University of Illinois

"A sound, comprehensive presentation useful to citizens and professionals concerned with improving children's television."
-- Aletha C. Huston, University of Kansas

I urge anyone concerned about the influence of television on young minds not to overlook this important reportNew York Daily News

Shows how this unparalleled educational medium, could also serve as an instrument of commercial child abuse.Erik Barnouw, author, Tube of Plenty

A provocative summary of what we know...worth watching for all students of media.Ellen Wartella, University of Illinois

A sound, comprehensive presentation useful to citizens and professionals concerned with improving children's television.Aletha C. Huston, University of Kansas

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