FCC Comr. Copps said Mon. that ‘hundreds of Americans have regist...
FCC Comr. Copps said Mon. that “hundreds of Americans have registered their displeasure” as result of ABC Thurs. special Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, which featured female models in revealing lingerie. Pointing out complaints that program was indecent, he said…
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he had referred “the many complaints that came to my office” to FCC Enforcement Bureau to “take such action as may be appropriate.” Many of those complaining were “especially angered” because show aired when children were watching before 9 p.m. “when indecent programming may not be aired in accordance with FCC rules” designed to protect children. Commission has obligation to follow up on complaints, he said, and agency has “responsibility to investigate complaints that the law has been violated.” ABC TV Network’s response to FCC and public complaints over program: “As with any other program, viewers have a choice to tune in or not.” Network said program was approved by Standards & Practices Dept. and carried parental guidance label. Late Mon., FCC official told us: “The issue is under review.” Note: Former voluntary TV Code -- which was dropped by NAB in late 1970s following successful Justice Dept. antitrust suit against ad time standards in Code -- prohibited showing of live models dressed only in lingerie.