Conservative groups criticize Fox for Playboy centerfold special
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Posted 9:14PM on Wednesday, May 1, 2002
NEW YORK - Conservative groups are objecting to Fox's plans to air a prime-time special next week on the selection of a Playboy centerfold. <br>
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The two-hour show -- ``The Girl Next Door: The Search for a Playboy Centerfold'' -- is scheduled for a week from Friday. <br>
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A coalition of groups is up in arms and has sent a letter to Rupert Murdoch, chairman of Fox's parent News Corporation. <br>
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A spokeswoman for Concerned Women for America says the show victimizes women ``for the sake of money and ratings.'' <br>
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The special will run during a ``sweeps'' month where ratings are tracked to set advertising rates. <br>
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The show will include women ``sunbathing'' and ``primping for photo shoots.'' <br>
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A Fox spokesman says it respects the opinions of all of its viewers, but that people who object shouldn't watch.