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From: jdg@ncrcae.UUCP (Jim Griggers)
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Subject: "Consenting Adult" and TV in general
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Date: Fri, 1-Feb-85 16:22:11 EST
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Posted: Fri Feb  1 16:22:11 1985
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Monday, February 4, the ABC television network will air a made for
TV movie, "Consenting Adult", based on Laura Hobson's novel of the
same name.  I hope it  will  be  as good as the book, which I read 
several years ago.

One thing that bothers  me is  the  way the TV  networks treat any
program that seriously deals with homosexuality.  They always pre-
cede the program  with  warnings  that material presented "may not
be suitable for all family members". This is evident in Showtime's
series  "Brothers"  in  which each show is preceded with a message
about  "parental discretion is advised".  Nothing  in  this series
could really be called "adult" material.  Except for once or twice
the word "sh*t" appearing, this show could be on the commercial TV
networks.

I did not watch "Making Love" on the commercial network.  I wonder
what  parts  they cut out.  I would bet if anything, they cut the
part where Zack and Bart  kissed.  I know this scene caused quite
a commotion in the theater.  Does  anyone know if any scenes were
cut from the TV presentation?

-Jim Griggers