Pchan 5,162 Report post Posted April 9, 2008 http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7338131.stm The Simpsons has been dropped from morning TV in Venezuela after being deemed unsuitable for children - and has been replaced by Baywatch. The popular US cartoon about the yellow dysfunctional family was branded "inappropriate" and pulled by the country's television authorities. Caracas TV station Televen has started showing episodes of the beachside show in the same mid-morning slot. It became famous for its bikini-clad stars, including Pamela Anderson. Glamorous locations The country's TV regulator said the saga of Homer Simpson, wife Marge and their three children flouted regulations that prohibit "messages that go against the whole education of boys, girls and adolescents". It said that some unspecified complaints had been received from viewers. Televen's manager may decide to show The Simpsons, which has been dubbed into Spanish, at another time of day. Baywatch became famous for beaches and bathing suits The station is showing episodes of Baywatch Hawaii, a later incarnation of the lifeguard rescue show which started in 1989. The serial, about a group of beach lifeguards, gained notoriety for its attractive male and female cast members coupled with glamorous locations and slow-motion running sequences. Venezuelan TV is known for filling its schedules with re-runs of old US series and Latin American soap operas. But it also includes a talk show hosted by the country's president, Hugo Chavez. In an episode of the weekly programme last year, the Venezuelan leader gave a speech which reportedly lasted eight hours. An abridged version of the show has been broadcast every day since February 2007. Lame X'D! 1 Sledgstone reacted to this I am putting myself to the fullest possible use, which is all I think that any conscious entity can ever hope to do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zepling 100 Report post Posted April 9, 2008 Wow, I wonder what Hugo Chavez has to say. Mayor Quimby I'll admit I used the city treasury to fund the murder of my enemies, but as Gabbo would say, I'm a bad wittle boy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dubird 6,815 Report post Posted April 9, 2008 Yeah, because we all know that slow-motion running scenes of sexy, busty babes in swimsuits and bikinis is sooooo much better for young boys. *nods* *LMAO* Yesterday was the deadline for all complaints! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pchan 5,162 Report post Posted April 9, 2008 I ain't complaining ... fake or real ... the run did me in ... and I'm not talking Hasselhoff here! I am putting myself to the fullest possible use, which is all I think that any conscious entity can ever hope to do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sledgstone 8,672 Report post Posted April 11, 2008 I'm sure baywatch will get less complaints. X'D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pchan 5,162 Report post Posted April 11, 2008 Hmmm ... I'm thinking of re-watching BWatch after I'm done with BSG X'D. I am putting myself to the fullest possible use, which is all I think that any conscious entity can ever hope to do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ladywriter 7,783 Report post Posted April 11, 2008 and thus crap tv carries on... Look at the flowers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
