Subject: RE: PUPT: greg the bunny
Date: Sat, 1 Jun 2002 10:21:09 -0400 


 

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From: Wayong-AT-aol.com
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Sent: 5/30/02 10:19 PM
Subject: Re: PUPT: greg the bunny

Yup, Greg the Bunny started in NY. Actually on public access with a late
night slot. At the time it was 2 guys with sock puppets with little to
no backdrop. I never anticipated seeing it on primetime! I wished I
caught more episodes... Unfortunately, if it ends up being cancelled, it
won't be a first. I was disappointed when TV Funhouse was cancelled (ok
I have a sick sense of humour). Petitions got Invader Zim (Vasquez -
animations) back on & external pressures forced the makers of Max
Headroom to 'dumb it down for American audiences'. I was a kid when I
saw the English version & had no problem following it. Go figure.

I wouldn't be surprised if the religious unright have been in an uproar
to make changes & cancel certain shows with 'questionable material'.
There is an easy solution to this problem of sex & violence on TV: turn
it off & do something else!

Wayong


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Wayong & All:

I can't resist adding my "Amen" to that last point!  I've never understood
why people don't get this basic concept.  Actually, I guess I do -- They
think they're protecting us fools and innocents.  When people complain about
books or videos in the library I just want to say, "You don't have to check
it out!"

But I guess this is really a discussion for another list . . .

Brid
 


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