They also include entertainment-oriented magazine shows fund-raising shows which include entertainers (i.e. These programs include celebrity profiles that may use promotional footage, talk or interview shows, award shows, galas and tributes. Programs primarily about the world of entertainment and its people. Category 11(a) General entertainment and human interest Programs featuring games of skill and chance as well as quizzes. not exclusively music or comedy performances) consisting of a number of individual acts such as singing, dancing, acrobatic exhibitions, comedy sketches, monologues, magic, etc. more than 50%) performances of mixed character (e.g. Programs consisting primarily (i.e. more than 50%) of music videos and in some cases including a host and other programming elements. Short film or videotape productions or concert excerpts (clips) not produced primarily for the particular program in which they are presented, which normally contain one musical selection with visual material. The performance portion excludes videoclips, voice-overs or musical performances used as background. ![]() more than 50%) of live or pre-recorded performances of music and/or dance, including opera, operetta, ballet, and musicals. G) Other drama, including, but not limited to, readings, narratives, improvisations, tapes/films of live theatre not developed specifically for television, experimental shorts, video clips, continuous action animation (e.g. puppet shows). Category 7 includes the following subcategories:Ĭ) Specials, mini-series, and made-for-TV feature films ĭ) Theatrical feature films aired on television Į) Animated television programs and films (excludes computer graphic productions without story lines) į) Programs of comedy sketches, improvisations, unscripted works, stand-up comedy and They must be comprised primarily of (i.e. Music and Entertainment Category 7 Drama and ComedyĮntertainment productions of a fictional nature, including dramatisations of real events. Programs on leisure and recreational sports fall under category 5b). This category includes the following sub-categories:ĭocumentaries on sports-related topics fall under category 2. The category also includes programs reviewing and analysing professional or amateur competitive sports events/teams (i.e. pre- and post-game shows, magazine shows, scripted sports, call-in and talk shows, etc.). Programs of live or live-to-tape sports events and competitions including coverage of professional and amateur tournaments. Programs presenting information on recreation, hobby and skill development, recreational sports and outdoor activities, travel and leisure, employment opportunities, and talk shows of an informative ("how-to") nature. Category 5b) Informal Education/Recreation & Leisure All programs targeted at pre-schoolers (ages 2-5) except those that are primarily comprised of drama. The programs can be related to established curricula. Programs presenting detailed information related to a wide variety of topics and used by the viewer primarily to acquire knowledge. Category 5a) Formal Education & Pre-school more that 50%) religion and religious teachings, as well as discussions of the human spiritual condition. Programs focusing on the coverage of conferences, political conventions, opening/closing of events (including awards dinners) and political debates, as well as programs of a non-entertainment nature intended to raise funds. Further, programs that fall under the category 11( b) Reality television do not qualify as 2( b) programming. These programs shall not be used as commercial vehicles. ![]() Original works of non-fiction, primarily designed to inform but may also educate and entertain, providing an in-depth critical analysis of a specific subject or point of view over the course of at least 22 minutes. Lifestyle magazine shows generally fall under category 5b. The Commission notes that "Docutainment" programs, gossip or entertainment talk shows fall more appropriately under category 11. This category excludes programs presenting information primarily for entertainment value. ![]() Programs on various topics that include analysis or discussion, for example, talk or panel shows, consumer affairs or reviews, newsmagazines and documentaries that do not fall under category 2b). Such programs may include weather reports, sportscasts, community news, and other related features or segments contained within "News Programs." Category 2a) Analysis and Interpretation Programs reporting on local, regional, national, and international events. Television Program Categories Category 1 News
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