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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1968
Page
20
TV guide style listing with channel numbers and programs from KNXT KABC KCOP KNBC KHJ KWHY KTLA KTTV KCET KWHS, including shows like Captain Kangaroo Jeopardy Hollywood Squares The Flintstones and Perry Mason, with news on KNBC and a late night lineup. Numerous ads and program notes appear throughout.
A dense TV and radio grid from KFI KMPC KNXT and others outlines 1968 evening programming. Highlights include The Invaders and The Les Crane Show, plus movies such as Oliver Twist and Mission to Morocco, with late-night talkers Joe Pyne and Carson among the menu.
The National Association for Better Broadcasting released July data showing 452 homicides and 390 murder attempts in 143 hours of crime and violence on seven LA stations. The study notes major violence before 9 pm and calls violence the prime entertainment ingredient for next season.
LoP viewing today features a full hour of finals from the summer show on Ch 4 at 8 PM. Clete Roberts hosts a program on a multiracial summer camp at 10 PM on Ch 2. Billy Graham Crusade begins on Ch 13 at 10 PM with the HemisFair event in San Antonio. At 10 30 PM Charles Kuralt spots rural America on Ch 2 in a road chronicle.
The text argues two points about TV coverage and violence. It says cameras do not cause violence in American life and criticizes sensational violence for ratings. It notes the protest targets exploitation for profit rather than news violence.
In North Hollywood two garbage trucks crashed Monday causing one to overturn and spill its load. The driver and helper on the overturned truck sustained minor injuries.
Critics warn that injecting violence into TV storylines to boost ratings distorts reality. With many programs relying on shock value, the proportion of violent content to real life is inflated beyond believable levels.
Morning for Moderns at 10 a.m. on KBIG. Luncheon Concert at noon on KFAC Music Center. Journey in Music at 1 p.m. on KFAC. Stereo Interlude at 3 p.m. on KNOB. After Noon Affair at 4 p.m. on KBIG. Broadway Show Time at 7 p.m. on KRHM. Classes, Primarily Strings at 10 p.m. on KNOB. Concer to da Camera at 11 p.m. on KCBH.
The notice urges repairmen to meet in the Business Services column of today’s classified ads to connect with employers seeking help. It invites readers to check the section for available work and opportunities.
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