- The View - ABC
The National Campaign’s Marisa Nightingale appeared on ABC’s “The View" on May 15, 2008. 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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- One Life to Live - ABC Daytime
Tune into ABC Daytime as One Life to Live tells the story of sixteen year old Starr Manning (Kristen Alderson) having sex for the first time. ABC Daytime has partnered with the National Campaign, continuing a decade-long relationship. Actress Kristen Alderson will share her thoughts each week about what Starr, a character she has played for 10 years, is going through on her new blog "Start Talking with Kristen" at www.onelifetolive.com. A new blog will be posted each Friday after the East Coast broadcast of the One Life to Live.
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- The Tyra Banks Show - Warner Brothers Television
In the Monday, February 11th episode, 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. She speaks with a 15-year-old girl who is pregnant and with the support of Dr. Robbi Ludwig, calls her mother to tell her the news. Tyra also speaks to four young girls, who each got pregnant, about the different paths they chose and the emotional and financial consequences they faced - including a girl who didn’t know she was pregnant until she went into labor. Then, a 15-year-old girl who desperately wants a baby is given the chance to switch lives with a teen mom – only to give up after two overwhelming hours with the baby. To learn more, visit The Tyra Banks Show's website.
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- Dr. Phil - Syndicated
On the Friday, February 1 episode, Dr. Phil looked at what happens when young girls find themselves having a baby while they're still in their teens. He talked to 14-year-old Ansley, who thinks she's ready to have a baby now; 16-year-old Kaylee, who is 8 months pregnant; and 19-year-old Amber, who recently discovered she was pregnant for the second time. Check out Dr. Phil's website for more information.
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- Family Guy - FOX
In the January 27th episode, Meg wakes up from a coma in the hospital to a cute med student and they immediately hit it off. When they begin dating, Peter becomes very protective of her and tries to drive “McCutie” away. But when Meg reveals to the family that she is pregnant, Peter forces them 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
In the January 9th episode, 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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- Degrassi: The Next Generation - The N
In the two-part season finale of Degrassi, Emma - the daughter of a teen mother herself - realized that she might be pregnant. When her boyfriend, Sean, annouced he was leaving town, Emma was forced to cope with the scariest experience of her life on her own. To learn more, visit The-N.com.
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- Mom at 16 - Lifetime Television
On Monday, July 8th at 4pm ET, Lifetime reaired this thought-provoking drama starring Mercedes Ruehl, Jane Krakowski, and Danielle Panabaker. When 16-year-old Jacey has a baby, her life is thrown into turmoil and her mother forces her to keep the birth a secret. Eventually, with the help of a supportive guidance counselor, she finds a positive way to resolve the dilemma and use her experience to educate her peers about the consequences of teen pregnancy. To learn more and download a discussion guide for the film, visit LifetimeTV.com.
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- Girl, Positive - Lifetime Television
In June, Lifetime Television aired “Girl, Positive,” starring Andrea Bowen (Desperate Housewives) and Jennie Garth (Beverly Hills 90210). Rachel is a typical high school senior when she tests positive for HIV and her world is turned upside down. As she copes with the news, she finds comfort and support from a substitute teacher who has secretly lived with HIV for years. But gossip, like disease, can spread quickly, and no one is immune to its effects. To learn more, visit LifetimeTV.com.
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- Too Young to be a Dad - Lifetime Television
In June, Lifetime aired the original movie, Too Young to be a Dad starring Paul Dano (Little Miss Sunshine). When fifteen year-old Matt and his girlfriend Francesca get pregnant, their worlds are turned up side down. Matt struggles with the tough decisions about adoption and being a teen parent. Watch and find out how Matt copes with the possibility of being a teen dad. To learn more, visit LifetimeTV.com.
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- The Fantasia Barrino Story Essay Contest - Lifetime Television
In May, Lifetime Television announced the winner of its national essay contest encouraging women to make their dreams a reality. The contest was part of the premiere of the Lifetime Original Movie "The Fantasia Barrino Story: Life is Not a Fairy Tale." The movie followed Fantasia's journey from her complicated childhood to her triumphant success on the third season of "American Idol" and was Lifetime's most watched movie of all time.
The national essay contest asked contestants to answer the question, "What is your life long dream and what steps must you take to achieve it?" In her winning essay, Anta James shared how the experiences she had as a youth in Senegal shaped her dream of becoming a doctor and influenced her decision to pursue a life dedicated to helping others. Ms. James' essay will be posted on www.lifetimetv.com.
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- All of Us - The CW
On the Monday, May 14, 2007 season finale of "All of Us" on The CW, Bobby finds a condom in Courtney’s purse, forcing Dirk to have "The Sex Talk" with her. Dirk, a bachelor and veteran of four failed marriages, recently discovered that he is the father of 13 year-old Courtney and as she becomes more of a fixture in his life, he has to tackle some real responsibilities. "All of Us" is inspired by the domestic adventures of entertainment superstars Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, and reflects a new generation's attitude toward juggling ex-spouses, dating and professional lives with humor, sensitivity and heart. For more information, visit www.cwtv.com.
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- StayTeen PSAs on FOX
Throughout the month of May, Fox Television ran our StayTeen public service announcements created by teens for teens. Placements ran at various times, including during American Idol, American Dad, and So You Think You Can Dance, among others.
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- Fifteen and Pregnant - Lifetime Television
In February, Lifetime Television re-aired the 1998 drama "Fifteen and Pregnant". When fifteen-year-old Tina (Kirsten Dunst) becomes pregnant, her parents must grapple not only with their own current marital crisis, but also their opposing views on adoption. Tina’s siblings, embarrassed by their sister’s situation, emotionally withdraw from the family, but over the next nine months, Tina’s pregnancy helps each of them understand the true meaning of family. For more information, please visit LifetimeTV.com.
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- Grey's Anatomy - ABC
On the February 1st episode of Grey's Anatomy, Dr. Miranda Bailey opened the doors to the new clinic and began accepting patients. She was immediately faced with the challenge of counseling a young woman on the potential consequences of her early sexual behavior. For more information and an episode summary, visit ABC.com.
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- Girlfriends - The CW
On the January 29th episode, Maya and Darnell began to suspect that their son, Jabari, was growing up too fast after they saw him talking with a girl. They decided that it is time to have the "sex talk" with him. But was it too late? For more information, visit the Girlfriends website at www.cwtv.com.
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- 7th Heaven - The WB
On the January 30, 2006 episode of 7th Heaven, the entire Camden family was there to support Sandy when she went into labor. But when Eric tried to convince Martin to be there for the birth of his own baby, Martin refused to miss a tryout with a baseball scout. For more information about 7th Heaven, visit TheWB.com. Also, the show produced an original PSA encouraging viewers to visit the National Campaign's web site. The PSA starred Haylie Duff ("Sandy") and David Gallagher ("Simon") .
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- The Fantasia Barrino Story: Life is Not a Fairy Tale - Lifetime
On August 19, Lifetime aired this inspiring story of teen mother and American Idol Fantasia Barrino. Starring as herself, this movie tells Fantasia's story of poverty, illiteracy, and sexual abuse followed by her triumphant rise to stardom through the American Idol talent competition. For more information and a trailer of the movie, visit LifetimeTV.com.
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- General Hosptial - ABC
Beginning in August, General Hospital tackled a subject that thousands of young girls face every day—teen pregnancy. 18-year-old Lulu Spencer struggles with this very issue after losing her virginity to Dillon Quartermaine. Like most teens, Lulu didn't think it would happen to her. For more information about General Hosptial, visit ABC.com.
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- Guiding Light - CBS
The May 2 episode concluded with an original PSA featuring Marcy Rylan (“Lizzie”) urging teens to take the 2006 National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy Online Quiz.
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- The OC - FOX
On December 21, the gang went on a road trip to Las Vegas for New Year's Eve. While in a gas station bathroom, Taylor's purse containing an already taken pregnancy test was stolen. But was it Taylor's test? Or was it Summer's? And what were the results?
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- 7th Heaven - The WB Network
Sex can change your life in an instant. On the the September 19, 2005 season premiere of 7th Heaven, viewers saw how Martin reacted when he received the upsetting news that a girl he dated over the summer may be pregnant with his child. Since Simon was the one who introduced them, he felt responsible for their situation.
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- Degrassi: The Next Generation - The N
This season on Degrassi, JT and Liberty must cope with the news that Liberty is pregnant. As they deal with the serious consequences of sex, some harsh realities begin to set in. How long will JT and Liberty be able to keep their secret? How will their parents respond? Will their relationship be able to withstand the pressure? To find out, watch Degrassi on The N, the nighttime network for teens from MTV Networks. For more information, visit www.The-N.com. To help parents and teens use this show as a discussion-starter, the Campaign offered a free discussion guide with facts, questions and ideas.
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- The George Lopez Show - ABC
On the October 5, 2005 episode of The George Lopez Show, George and Angie were shocked when their teenage daughter, Carmen, insisted that she and her boyfriend should get married and have a baby so they can be together.
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- Think Again: Revealing Sexual Myths - MTV
In recognition of World AIDS Day, MTV aired think Again: Sex Myths Revealed on December 1, 2005. This special challenges some of the big misconceptions about teen pregnancy, HIV/AIDS, and other sexually transmitted diseases. think Again: Sex Myths Revealed features a segment with Caitlin Shetter, a former National Campaign Youth Leadership Team Alumna. For more information, visit www.mtv.com/thinkmtv.
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- The War at Home - FOX
On the November 6, 2005 epsiode of The War at Home, Hillary’s parents learned that she was thinking about having sex. When Dave flips out at the thought of his daughter losing her virginity, he makes plans to take the entire family to the city for a night on the town to prevent her from going all the way.
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- Discovery Health Takes on Teen Sex
One teen is pregnant while another takes a virginity pledge; a Brooklyn class learns about condoms while an Alabama class is taught abstinence-only. Mixed messages and parental ignorance create a vast generational disconnect when it comes to teen sexuality. Teens, including members of the National Campaign's Youth Leadership Team, shared their candid views and told parents what's really happening on a Discovery Health special.
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- Everwood - The WB Network
The February 9, 2004 episode of the WB's "Everwood" depicted how situations unfold when Amy's unanticipated request for birth control put Dr. Brown in a dilemma, and a misunderstanding lead to an intimate moment between Ephram and Madison.
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- Grounded For Life - the WB Network
On the February 13, 2004 episode of the WB's "Grounded For Life," Lily, Brad and Jimmy dealt with their personal relationships after signing abstinence pledges at school.
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- One Tree Hill - The WB Network
The February 3, 2004 episode of "One Tree Hill" on the WB showed how, on an overnight trip together, Lucas (Chad Michael Murray) tried to resist his feelings for Peyton (Hilarie Burton). Meanwhile, guests at a birthday celebration for Dan (Paul Johansson) blew the cover off a pack of his lies. Read what teens thought about the show. To find out more about the show, visit www.cwtv.com.
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- Ricki Lake Plays Texas Hold'Em For The National Campaign
Ricki Lake participated in Bravo's Celebrity Poker Showdown, a tournament of 25 Hollywood stars competing to win their choice organization $250,000. Ricki participated in the game aired on October 24th, and after a close loss, still won $5,000 for the National Campaign. A big thanks goes out to Ricki for all her work on the issue of teen pregnancy.
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- She's Too Young - Lifetime
The original Lifetime movie "She's Too Young" premiered on February 16, 2004. Academy award-winner Marcia Gay Harden starred in this thought-provoking film, which explored the cavalier sexual attitudes of a group of young teenagers as seen through a mother/daughter relationship. Their relationship changes forever when the mother finds out about the risks her daughter and her friends were taking, and when she decides to take action. To help parents and teens use this movie as a discussion-starter, the Campaign and Lifetime Television offered a free discussion guide with facts, questions and ideas. For more about the movie check out www.lifetimetv.com.
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- Teens & Sex...The Real Truth
The Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation presented this hour long program as part of their Straight Talk 2004: A Middle School Town Forum. The hour-long tape was a community-based discussion featuring middle school students asking questions about sex, love and relationships to a panel of experts, other teens and special guests. For more information visit the Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation.
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- Grounded For Life - The WB Network
On the May 9, 2003 episode of 'Grounded for Life," Lily's parents threw her a party for her 16th birthday. What they didn't know is that Lily (Lynsey Bartilson) decided that it's time to take things a lot farther with Dean (Mike Vogel). Lily and her mom shared a very intimate and important conversation.
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- Everwood - The WB Network
On May 5, 2003 and October 27, 2003, the WB Network aired a provocative episode of "Everwood." Dr. Andy Brown (Treat Williams) confronted important moral and professional issues when a pregnant 18-year old and her father came to him for guidance.
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- The Young and the Restless - CBS
On November 24, 2003, CBS's "The Young and the Restless" incorporated research by the National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy into an ongoing storyline about the potential repercussions associated with unprotected sex. In the episode, Sierra was working on a school report about teen pregnancy. Sierra's friend Lily arrived and they began discussing teen pregnancy facts - information Lily wished she'd known before she had sex.
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- One On One - UPN
UPN's "One on One" offered a lesson on the birds and the bees in their November 11, 2003 episode. Succumbing to the hassle of peer pressure, 15 year-old Breanna decided she was going to lose her virginity. Meanwhile, at the desperate request of Arnaz's mother, Flex had the "talk" with Arnaz.
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- The Ricki Lake Show
For the second National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy on May 7, 2003, actress Ricki Lake created a special episode of her daily talk show in which teens talk openly about how teen pregnancy and parenthood has affected their lives, and tell other teens about the consequences.
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- A Walk in Your Shoes - the N
On May 7, 2003, The N, the nighttime programming for teens on the NOGGIN network (owned by Nickelodeon), aired a special episode of their documentary series, "A Walk in Your Shoes" in which two teen couples switch lives for a day and learn about teen parenting.
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- Boston Public - Fox
On the April 28, 2003, episode of "Boston Public," Marla gave her class mechanical baby dolls to teach them about parenting. One pregnant student is overwhelmed taking care of her doll.
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- Greetings from Tucson - The WB Network
On The WB's April 25, 2003, episode of "Greetings from Tucson," David and his girlfriend Sarah decided they were ready to have sex, but then had an embarrassing encounter with David's parents.
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- What I Like About You - The WB Network
On The WB's "What I Like About You, " Val, Holly's 28 year -old sister, thinks that 16 year -old Holly (Amanda Bynes) and her love interest, Henry (Michael McMillian), are considering a big step in their relationship. Val decides to have 'the talk' with her sister.
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