Part one of term paper
Their ratings are the highest of any shows on television. The “actors” are the most outrageous, entertaining, and controversial people one could imagine. And the writing....well, suffice it to say, were these shows scripted, someone would be up for a Pulitzer. Well, perhaps that is a bit of an exaggeration, but they are in fact one of ...

Part two of term paper
... with The Cattlemen v. Oprah Winfrey. Both lawsuits involved opinions or statements voiced on the talk show that profoundly affected many lives. In the following paragraphs, I will list the specifics of the two cases, the outcomes of the two cases, their effects on audiences and talk shows today, and their relevance to mass media law. The first case arose from a taping of The Jenny Jones show on March 6, 1995. Jonathan Schmitz, 26, agreed to appear on a secret admirers segment of The Jenny J ...