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This paper describes the sitcom television series "Sex and the City" which was created for the cable television network, Home Box Office (HBO). The paper further examines the no 'censorship' nature of the show, which is due to there being no pressure from advertisers to tone down their programs, thus giving the creators of the show more freedom to explore controversial issues.

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" 'Sex and the City' is a sitcom style television series created for cable television Home Box Office (HBO) network. Since HBO is a subscription-only service, it is not dependant on advertising for revenue and does not show commercials. Hence, there is no `censorship' and pressure from advertisers to tone down their programs, and they have more freedom to explore controversial issues. Sex and the City includes themes of sex and profanity, and although it has been syndicated and shown on other networks, often it is edited, or shown on late night TV. The show lasted..."

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