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Taresha Langston English 1103 Raymond November 5th 2013 Annotated Bibliography Conradt, Stacy. "The Quick 10: 10 Television firsts."mentalfloss.com. N.p., 19 Jan 2009. Web. 6 Nov 2013. (Conradt) In her article Conradt gives a list of ten things and their first occurrence on television screens. The article also provides dates for these occurrences and goes into where on television each first occurred. There is also a description of the television show or a rundown of each of the ten firsts in television. This source only has ten firsts limiting its range. Lendler, Ian. A Timeline in TV Censorship CNN.COM N.p., 31 Jul.2007 Web 29 Sept. 2013 (Lendler) In this web article Lendler gives a small look into TV censorship with dates ranging from 1942 to 2006. With each date, Lendler gives a brief description and statement explaining as to what that year was significantly known for in the history of television that broke the boundaries for that time period. This source is however limited in the sense that it only goes to 2006 while for the project I am going to 2013. This article is extremely relevant to my topic and will be used to reinforce the timeline I myself will be creating for this project. MacDonald, Fred. One Nation Under TV. N.p., n.d. Web. 6 Nov 2013. (MacDonad)

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In this web document, Macdonald shares his studies on one of the most significant social forces in American history: television. He starts off with a preface telling what exactly the page is about. From there it is divided into four parts: The Emergence Of American Television: The Formative Years, One Nation Under Network Television: The 1950s, The Years Of Plenty: The 1960s and 1970s and Toward and Video Order: the 1980s and 1990s. Each individual part has chapters that focus on certain topics. One of the biggest strengths this source has is the amount of chronological information it contains. This also is the reasoning behind why it will be and has been a useful source in my research. Matthews, Dylan. "Everything you need to know about the Fairness Doctrine in one post." 23 Aug 2011: n. page. Web. 6 Nov. 2013. This source is to be used as an informational tool for those who dont or didnt know about the Fairness Doctrine. The easy straight to the point format of the article is a strength because it clearly states what the doctrine was, when it was enacted and how it came to an end. This particular article will be very useful in the beginning part of the project when I go over what the FCC does and how the changing times bring about changes. Messere, Fritz. "FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION." Analysis of the Federal Communications Commission. N.p., n.d. Web. 6 Nov 2013. (Messere) The Analysis of the FCC is a web document created by Messere that give an in-depth rundown of the history of the Federal Communications Commission. It starts off with the creation of the FCC in 1934 and from there goes into how the FCC worked with the broadcasting industry to set forth rules and regulations. This is also where Messere goes into how the FCC gave out licenses and how the power to classify stations. Regulations and how the FCC came about their policies.

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This source will be used in an effective manner during the beginnings of TV censorship portion of the project. Mick, Jason. "America, F**k Yeah! Supreme Court Axes FCC's TV Obscenity Rules." dailytech.com. DailyTech, 21 Jun 2012. Web. 6 Nov 2013. (Mick) In this article Mick discusses the Supreme Court ruling scaling back the power the Federal Communications Commission had on what could be said and seen on broadcasted television. The article points out that while the constitutionality of the laws enforced by the FCC were not addressed, the court decided it was now illegal for the FCC to fine TV broadcaster who air obscenity or nudity during daytime hours. The article does give small notes to clarify any confusion that may result from the first two paragraphs. It is then split into three parts: I. FCC's Obscenity Censorship is as Old as Broadcast Television Itself, II Public Support for Rules Wanes and III Round 2 at the Supreme Court. Pondillo, Robert. America's first network TV censor : the work of NBC's Stockton Helffrich. Carbondale: Southern Illinois University Press, 2010. 91-92. eBook. (Pondillo 91-92) Pondillo explores the beginnings of the first TV censor and the problems faced regulating what was to be deemed inappropriate and appropriate. The eNovel is divided up into chapters that focus on certain aspects of the first TV censor beginning with who Stockton was and the early years. The novel then progresses into policies and different subjects that had to be censorsed and how they went about it such as violence and sexual references. Although this source has some good points that will be used in the final presentation, the book in its entirety is overall a source that wont be used very often.

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Silverman, David. "You Can't Air That". 1st. Syracuse, New York: Syracuse University Press, 2007. Print. (Silverman) Silvermans book starts off giving a brief history into how TV censorship came about and how different eras changed how things were viewed. The book then goes into each specific controversial case that affected the way TV was broadcasted to the American public. With each case Silverman gives backstory about the television show or the person that is being examined before stating what they did/was shown that caused an uproar. The four cases discussed throughout the book all end with a conclusion. This sources main strength is that of giving detail on each case that was presented in the book but it only gives four stories. The beginning portion of Silvermans book will be the most helpful and useful when creating a timeline of the creation of TV censorship but the cases will also benefit but in the sense that it will give examples of what was controversial during certain eras. "What We Do." Federal Communications Commission. Federal Communications Commission. Web. 6 Nov 2013. (What We Do) The Federal Communications Commission gives a brief overview into what they do as the FCC. The page doesnt have a plethora of information and the information it does have is very basic and doesnt do a very good job explaining. This source will ultimately not be used in the final project due to the lack of information deemed useful. Williams, Marcus. "Current FCC censorship confines broadcast networks." Collegiate Times. April 24 (2013): n. page. Web. 6 Nov. 2013. (Williams) This article from a web newspaper discusses how the FCC was willing to review its rule and regulations for broadcast television networks since they [FCC] have no control over what

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restrictions can be placed on cable networks. Williams then goes into just how the ratings for television shows from cable networks are higher than those of the broadcast networks but the main point Williams makes is that the real catalyst behind this change is money. He ends his article stating that ban, with outdated regulations, the FCC has placed on cable networks should be repealed in the hopes of have improved television. This article will be useful in the sense that it will help iterate the point that as time progresses the standards by which society enforces change and thus its entertainment sources should change their standards as well.