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http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/specials/playoffs/2005/02/03/tv.delay.ap/index.html
Wonder how far they're going to take it? Y'know how quite often the camera shows the coach or player on the sideline, upset about something, and catches them in the inevitable lip-reading moment dropping the F-bomb or whatnot. Wonder if they're going to kick in the delay to avoid such things.
The delay, according to ABC, is the first-ever in the 40-year history of the Super Bowl.
While ABC confirmed the broadcast delay, network officials who could explain when the decision was made and why were not immediately available, an ABC spokeswoman said Friday.
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The decision drew immediate praise from the Parents Television Council, a media watchdog group. The halftime show this year features the Rolling Stones.
"ABC has wisely decided to ensure that this year's Super Bowl is not hijacked by raunchy performers as it was in 2004," said L. Brent Bozell, PTC president. "Now, we hope that millions of families can safely watch this family program without the worry of seeing inappropriate sexual content or hearing vulgar language."
Wonder how far they're going to take it? Y'know how quite often the camera shows the coach or player on the sideline, upset about something, and catches them in the inevitable lip-reading moment dropping the F-bomb or whatnot. Wonder if they're going to kick in the delay to avoid such things.