The PTC believes such a distinction is critical if you are to give parents as much critical information as possible to help them make the best choices for their families. We are not the only people in Hollywood who feel this way, though you wouldn't know it from reading the industry publications. Back in November of 1996, one month prior to the TV ratings system being unveiled, the Caucus for Producers, Writers, and Directors issued a policy statement outlining their position on TV ratings. Such a position conflicts with those who suggest that the current MPAA classification system, or some derivative, is the answer. It is not the answer for the very simple reason that the MPAA set of symbols contains only minimum data about a motion picture and no real information about its content.
Parents deserve better.
One need look no further than Hollywood Reporter or Daily Variety to ascertain that this would not be difficult to accomplish. Several points need to be made in regard to this. And we must remember, content of prime time programming is the problem and a rating system does not address that issue. When will the industry recognize that if it wants Congress and the public off its back, all it has to do is clean up the content of prime time television.