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FCC urged to ban cartoons that sell toys on TV
Peggy Charren of Action for Children's Television urged the FCC to classify program length cartoons that promote toys as commercials and log them accordingly. She cited Pac Man, The Smurfs, Strawberry Shortcake, G I Joe, and other shows. NBC and CBS defended their practices, while critics warned of blurred lines between entertainment and advertising aimed at children.
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Washington
Federal Communications Commission
Peggy Charren
Action For Children’s Television
Newtonville
Mass
Marriott Hotel
Ms. Charren
Shaun Sheehan
National Association of Broadcasters
Action
FCC
Curt Block
NBC