Peggy Sundelle Charren was an American activist, known as the founder of Action for Children's Television, a national child advocacy organization, in 1968.
HOW THEY INFLUENCED YOU?
Frank Baker
Someone, other than children, was paying attention to Saturday morning television. That someone was Peggy Charren. She gathered like-minded, concerned parents and fought for change. That change resulted in the 1990 Childrens Television Act, which advocated for more informational and educational programming.
04-08-2017- 18:48
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Frank Baker
Someone, other than children, was paying attention to Saturday morning television. That someone was Peggy Charren. She gathered like-minded, concerned parents and fought for change. That change resulted in the 1990 Childrens Television Act, which advocated for more informational and educational programming.