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US TV attacks on religion condemned by PTC
MUMBAI: The Parents Television Council (PTC) in the US has condemned the American television industry for what it says are despicable attitudes towards religion.
PTC president L. Brent Bozell says, During this holy time of year, Hollywood has once again proven how out of step they are with mainstream America by launching an all-out attack on not just religion, but some of the most fundamental tenets of the Christian faith.
PTC mentions that an episode of Comedy Centrals South Park which aired earlier this month, a character claims to have been sprayed by blood from a Virgin Mary statue.
On a Comedy Central special (aired several times in December), Denis Leary talks about the origins of Christmas using obscene language.
On an ABC episode of Boston Legal a priest was shown printing and selling counterfeit papal blessings and concealing the whereabouts of a pedophile.
These examples clearly show that Hollywood treats religious icons with utter disrespect. Religious persons of all faiths should beware. Everyone who subscribes to cable is subsidising content such as this. We encourage Congress to keep this in mind as they decide whether to give consumers cable choice, the ability to take and pay for only what they want adds Bozell.
The Parents Television Council was founded in 1995 to ensure that children are not constantly assaulted by sex, violence and profanity on television and in other media. This grassroots organisation claims to have over one million members across the US and works with television producers, broadcasters, networks and sponsors in an effort to stem the flow of harmful and negative messages targetted to children.
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Samsung TV Plus launches Kings of Comedy channel
New free FAST channel brings iconic Hindi comedy shows to millions of Samsung Smart TV owners.
MUMBAI: Samsung TV Plus has just turned up the laughter volume and it’s completely free. The leading free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service in India has launched Kings of Comedy, a premium comedy channel featuring some of the country’s most beloved primetime shows. Available exclusively on Samsung TV Plus, the channel delivers back-to-back hits including Comedy Nights with Kapil, Khatra Khatra Khatra, and Comedy Nights Bachao, with no login or subscription required.
The launch marks a milestone for free streaming in India, offering audiences a dedicated comedy destination directly from their Samsung TV home screen. It arrives as Samsung TV Plus India celebrates its 5th anniversary, during which the service has grown its monthly active users by 42 per cent and more than doubled its total viewing hours. The platform now offers over 180 free channels across 14 languages.
Samsung TV Plus India general manager and head of business development Kunal Mehta said, “Comedy is the heartbeat of Hindi entertainment, and Kings of Comedy brings together the shows Indians already love, completely free on their Samsung TV. Our focus remains the same take the content people know and make it effortless to access.”
Globally, Samsung TV Plus has surpassed 100 million monthly active users across more than 4,500 channels, solidifying its position as one of the world’s leading free streaming services.
Kings of Comedy is now available on all compatible Samsung Smart TVs. For viewers seeking non-stop laughter without any cost, this new channel delivers a royal treat proving that sometimes the best entertainment really does come with no strings (or subscriptions) attached.
