The icon will appear in the upper left corner of the screen. News and sports programs will not receive a rating. All other television shows will be rated including mini-series, specials, movies and other formats. In a television series, each episode will receive a rating. The movie industry ratings board rates about 700 movies a year.
Television generates a much larger volume of material.
The industry estimates more than 2000 programs are produced A DAY therefore networks, producers and distributors will rate their own programs. The local television station has the final say in the decision. Viewers should discuss the matter with their local television station or cable operator. The industry has also established an Oversight Monitoring Board to receive public comments. If you have other questions about the TV Parental Guidelines E-Mail WDBJ 7's Public Affairs Director and get some answers or check other resources listed below.