Artist: All U.S. Television Networks Confronting Bodies: Senator Daniel K. Inouye and Senator Ernest F. Hollings Date of Action: 1993 Specific Location: Description of Artwork: Violence occurring on television during times frequently watched by children. Description of Incident: Senator Ernest F. Hollings and Senator Daniel K. Inouye co-sponsored the Children's Protection from Violent Programming Act of 1993, which would ban the broadcast or cable transmission of violent programming during hours when children make up a substantial share of the audience. Results of Incident: The act was still in committee when the article was published. Source: New York Times, 11/23/93 |