Finals Flashcards
Hayes Code
A set of guidelines governing the production of motion pictures
When was the Motion Picture Association of America created?
It adopted the hayes code in 1930 and began enforcing it in 1934
Motion picture rating systems
issued to give moviegoers an idea of the suitability of a movie for children and/or adults in terms of issues.
What are some of the issues that determine the rating of a movie?
sex, violence, and language
What are the 5 different ratings and explain each.
G: GENERAL AUDIENCES- all ages
PG: PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED- some material may not be suitable for children
PG-13: PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED- some material may be inappropriate for children under 13
R: RESTRICTED- under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian
NC-17: no one 17 and under admitted
What does it mean when a film is NR??
Not Rated often means that the film was never submitted for rating or the MPAA has not yet received the film but are expected to.
What is the Red Scare?
Increased fear of communism in the United States. It exploded in film between 1947-57.
What was Red Channels: The report of Communist Influence in Radio and Television?
A private pamphlet published at the height of the red scare in 1950 and accused 151 actors, writers, musicians, broadcast journalists, and others within the entertainment industry of being communist sympathizers.
This man began his career at CBS in 1935 and made the transition from Radio to TV.
Edward R. Murrow
What is Edward R. Murrow best known for?
His WW11 reports from London that were heard on the radio. Also for taking on Joseph McCarthy.
Fred Friendly
Producer of See It Now. Began his career as a radio producer. Worked with Murrow in radio and made the transition to TV with him.
Who founded Neilsen Ratings? when?
Arthur Neilsen in 1923
What are the purpose of Sweeps and when do they occur?
The purpose is to set advertising rates based on the number of people tuning into Tv. There are 4 sweep periods each year: November, February, May, and July
These are sent out to viewers to record their viewing/listening for a specific viewing period (usually 1 week)
Neison Written Diaries
What is the responsibilities of the FCC
To regulate radio, TV, Satulite, and cable
