Question

A television network wants to run a prize-winning drama with adult themes and explicit references to sexual matters (but not meeting the definition of obscenity). To comply with the law, the station must run the play between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.

a.true
b.false

Answer 1

False

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) a regulatory body for broadcast and digital media, it is a violation of federal law to broadcast or air profane, indecent and obscene contents at any time of the day.

To comply with the law, the station must not run the play between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.

Answer 2

False

Step-by-step explanation:

Broadcasting obscene content is prohibited by law at all times of the day. Indecent and profane content are prohibited on broadcast TV and radio between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m., when there is a reasonable risk that children may be in the audience.

Federal law prohibits obscene, indecent and profane content from being broadcast on the radio or TV

Obscene content does not have legal protection.

Furthermore, Indecent content portrays sexual or excretory organs or activities in a way that is patently offensive.