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« Policy Man | Main | Lee of Conshohocken » September 23, 2006VeggieTales on NBCNBC is airing edited versions of the VeggieTales cartoons - with most references to God edited out - on Saturday mornings. VeggieTales co-creator Phil Vischer is blogging about it... "So, Phil, will they actually let you talk about God on NBC?" Oh, good question. I figured you'd get to that at some point. The answer is... yes and no. At first we were told everything was 'okay' except the Bible verse at the end. Frankly, that news really surprised me, because, heck, we're talking about NBC here. God on Saturday morning? It didn't seem likely. Since we've started actually producing the episodes, though, NBC has gotten a little more restrictive. (I think they actually sat down and started watching a few VeggieTales videos. "Hey wait - these are religious.") So it's gotten trickier, and we're having to do a little more editing. More than I'm comfortable with? Frankly, yes. But I had already committed to helping Big Idea with this, and I really didn't want to leave them in a tight spot. Plus, the new stuff we're coming up with is really fun, and at least some new kids will meet Bob and Larry on NBC, and maybe wander into Wal-Mart and buy a video with all the God still in. So it could be better, but overall it's not a total loss.NBC is the same network that is considering airing a Madonna concert that includes a crucifixion scene in which Madonna will sing while hanging on a sparkly cross wearing a crown of thorns. Comments
Although I do see some good in airing the VeggieTales on NBC with the censorship intact (hopefully kids will want to buy the videos that will teach them about God), I just can't believe that Big Idea would partner with such a company that would air the Madonna crucifixion scene. I'm not a prude, but I do find the scene appalling. My kids love VeggieTales. I think I'll stick to supporting Big Idea by buying their videos instead of watching Veggie Tales on NBC and supporting that network. Posted by: Amy at October 5, 2006 6:48 PMPost a comment
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