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Zoneboy · 11-13-2008, 09:35 PM

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HELSINKI, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Finland has rated the DVD release of the much-loved children's television series "Little House on the Prairie" suitable for adult viewing only.

To save money, Universal Pictures decided not to submit the series to state inspection, the company's Finland marketing manager Meri Suomela told Reuters on Wednesday.

Finnish authorities charge 2 euros ($2.57) per minute for assessing the correct age limit on films and television series. Distributors who forego this can only sell their shows with a sticker saying "Banned for under-18s".

"Long series can get quite expensive to check, and some use this exemption in the law to their advantage," said Matti Paloheimo, Director at the Finnish Board of Film Classification.

"Such unchecked material should not be shown to children publicly," he added.

Little House on the Prairie, which ran from 1974 to 1983, portrayed life in the U.S. West in the late 1800s and was based on the Laura Ingalls Wilder's children's book of the same name.

It remains popular in Finland, and is still shown weekly on Sunday mornings on state-owned broadcaster YLE.

catlover79 · 11-14-2008, 02:32 PM

Say WHAT?! I'm going to have to email this to Brenda. That's insane!!

TJL · 11-14-2008, 02:49 PM

Good for them!

I remember that one episode where Caroline exposed her ANKLE!

Shame! Shame! Shame!

catlover79 · 11-14-2008, 04:07 PM

Madame X · 11-14-2008, 10:45 PM

Since they are rating a show that aired over 25 years ago, next they will probably vote to burn Samantha at the stake.

OH Nuts! · 11-16-2008, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by TJL

Good for them!

I remember that one episode where Caroline exposed her ANKLE!

Shame! Shame! Shame!

And THEY had a mannequin in at least one ep GASP!!!!

catlover79 · 12-11-2008, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by OH Nuts!

And THEY had a mannequin in at least one ep GASP!!!!

11-13-2008, 09:35 PM	#1
Zoneboy Moderator Forum Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: Carthage, NC Posts: 22,556	Finland Rates "Little House" Suitable for Adults Only Link HELSINKI, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Finland has rated the DVD release of the much-loved children's television series "Little House on the Prairie" suitable for adult viewing only. To save money, Universal Pictures decided not to submit the series to state inspection, the company's Finland marketing manager Meri Suomela told Reuters on Wednesday. Finnish authorities charge 2 euros ($2.57) per minute for assessing the correct age limit on films and television series. Distributors who forego this can only sell their shows with a sticker saying "Banned for under-18s". "Long series can get quite expensive to check, and some use this exemption in the law to their advantage," said Matti Paloheimo, Director at the Finnish Board of Film Classification. "Such unchecked material should not be shown to children publicly," he added. Little House on the Prairie, which ran from 1974 to 1983, portrayed life in the U.S. West in the late 1800s and was based on the Laura Ingalls Wilder's children's book of the same name. It remains popular in Finland, and is still shown weekly on Sunday mornings on state-owned broadcaster YLE. __________________ *"It's the way things are. A big tree falls and a new one grows right out of the same ground. Old animals die and young ones take their places. Even people step aside when it's time."* (R.G. Armstrong as the Contractor in The Twilight Zone episode "Nothing in the Dark")

11-14-2008, 02:32 PM	#2
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catlover79 Moderator Forum Legend God Bless Val Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 67,651	^

11-14-2008, 10:45 PM	#5
Madame X Senior Member Member Join Date: Sep 15, 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,806	Since they are rating a show that aired over 25 years ago, next they will probably vote to burn Samantha at the stake.