After the release of “An Inconvenient Truth,” Al Gore was at the center of jokes and parodies concerning global warming. In May 2006 Gore starred in the opening skit on “Saturday Night Live,” joking about how his last six years as “president” have changed the world for the best.
Comedy Central decided not to air a controversial episode of “South Park” on March 15 that depicted Scientology leaders acclaiming the Stan character as a savior. That same week Isaac Hayes, who provided the voice for the Chef character, left the show.
Since its invention in 1932 the television has sparked emotions of love, hate and anger through its powerful shows, series and specials. One of the emotions most commonly sought after through the television medium is that of fear.