Television: Contributions
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- The Secret Life of the American Teenager - ABC Family
Summer 2008
During the course of its first season Secret Life of the American Teenager has been as smashing success. The National Campaign collaborated with ABC Family on downloadable discussion guides for each episode. Content included ways to use each specific episode as a way to start the conversation about teen pregnancy with kids. Learn more about the Secret Life on our Watch Now page.
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- The Baby Borrowers - NBC
Summer 2008
Most teenagers can't wait for adulthood, and five couples who were itching to be on their own got a taste of the real world in this unique reality show. Over the course of six episodes, viewers watched as each couple dealt with the drama, surprise, challenges, and rewards of caring for infants, toddlers, pre-teens, teenagers, and eventually senior citizens. The National Campaign collaborated with NBC on discussion guides for all six episodes. After the show's final episode, National Campaign CEO Sarah Brown joined the Today show’s Hoda Kotb and relationship expert Drew Pinsky for a one-hour special about The Baby Borrowers and the intersection of Hollywood and teen pregnancy on August 6th, 2008.
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- Family Guy - FOX
January 27, 2008
When Meg reveals to the family that she is pregnant, Peter forces her and her boyfriend to tie the knot. For more information, check out the official Family Guy website at www.familyguy.com.
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- Gossip Girl - The CW
January 9, 2008
Gossip Girl rocked the whole world of the Upper East Side’s elite by reporting that Serena van der Woodsen was spotted buying pregnancy tests. Of course, on the Upper East Side, the truth is often even juicier and more scandalous than the gossip. Check out www.cwtv.com for more on Gossip Girl, including show info, games, and much more.
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For more examples of teen and unplanned pregnancy in the media, please visit our Now Showing archives.
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Television: Appearences
- The Montel Williams Show - Syndicated
July 3, 2008
National Campaign CEO
Sarah Brown joins Montel and three teen moms who each made very different decisions about how to handle their pregnancies. Tune in to what is sure to be a powerful episode. To learn more, visit Montel's website.
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- The View - ABC
May 15, 2008
The National Campaign’s Marisa Nightingale appeared on ABC’s “The View" on May 15! Along with actors Kristen Alderson and Brandon Buddy of “One Life to Live,” they talked to the ladies about the soap opera’s teen pregnancy story storyline. To learn more, visit The View's website.
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- The Tyra Banks Show - Warner Brothers Television
February 11, 2008
Tyra speaks to young girls to find out why girls choose to have sex at such a young age, pressures they face to have sex and the options available to them if they find themselves pregnant. To learn more, visit The Tyra Banks Show's website.
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- Dr. Phil - Syndicated
February 1, 2008
Dr. Phil examines what happens when young girls find themselves having a baby while they're still in their teens. For more information about the show, visit Dr. Phil's website.
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Radio
This list includes only those radio appearances for which we have a downloadable MP3.
- WHRO, NPR Norfolk, VA
July 10, 2008
How much about their pasts should parents reveal to their children? That dilemma was the basis of an article by Washington Post reporter Liza Mundy that sparked conversation at exercise classes and dinner parties across the country. While experts agree its important to talk to your children early and often, there is not a consensus on what parents should disclose. Sarah Brown joins host Cathy Lewis of HearSay, to discuss just how much parents should tell their kids. Listen here (60m).
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Press
Visit The National Campaign press section for an extensive list of our press mentions.
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