The Maury Show-Emily Shuff

Maury Povich, a respected journalist and the host of his popular TV show Maury, talks to his viewers about compelling issues that impact teens, their parents, and society as a whole. Now in his ninth season, it is clear his viewers believe his topics are tolerable and do not push ethical boundaries.
The Maury Show covers a variety of topics from odd couples to paternity tests, and while some incidents cause for foul language, the language is always cut out of the episode and the mouth is blurred so one cannot make out what the person was trying to say. Unlike Jerry Springer, there is no violence on Maury, and Maury’s goal is to find a solution to the problem, where The Jerry Springer show tends to never find an answer. Also, Maury’s show has never had any known confrontations with outside authorities due to the content in the show, where as The Jerry Springer Show was linked to a murder after the guest was on his show.
Some key patterns on Maury’s show are the way the guests are introduced on the show. Each guest is given a proper introduction, and is given equal airtime as the other guests on the show. The guests then sit beside Maury in the chairs he has set out for them. Also, Maury’s compassion for his guests is a rare find on television talk shows. He always offers more help if anyone needs it, and he is always willing to devote his time to help someone’s life a little easier. Each episode he continues to show his caring nature, which is another pattern shown.
The reasoning behind Maury’s compassion is due to his feelings toward his own show. Without his passion for his guests and viewers, he would not have had nine seasons of a successful show. The way Maury has his guests introduced and has them sit beside him might mean that he wants everyone to feel equal, and not have someone seem favored.
Overall, Maury Povich seems to have a good grasp on what is acceptable to put on TV. Maury brings many different types of people on the show, not focusing on one group of people. He talks about topics that relate to everyone, and treats his guests with respect, as well as his viewers.
Writing a formal e-mail or letter could be one way to let the studio know about the critiques made. Also, contacting the FCC with ideas and critiques can be another way to let them know of one’s findings on the specific topic.