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As advertised on Channel One News: Blockbuster Video (January 8, 1999)

July 11, 2012
As advertised on Channel One News: Blockbuster Video (January 8, 1999)

Play video games for five straight days when you rent from Blockbuster Video.
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As advertised on Channel One News: Zelda (October 26, 2000)

July 11, 2012
As advertised on Channel One News: Zelda (October 26, 2000)


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Where do u draw the line?

December 8, 2011
Where do u draw the line?

   
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Channel One News and Promethean bring punching Hulk Hogan into classrooms…

November 8, 2011
Channel One News and Promethean bring punching Hulk Hogan into classrooms…

to sell a new violent video game. From Jim Metrock: Oh the humanity. Oh the stupidity. Schoolchildren who are unfortunately in schools that have Channel One News began their school day yesterday, November 7, watching Hulk Hogan scream at them. “Here you go maniacs. Hulk Hogan here. The greatest of all time! I want...
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No prices on Channel One News

May 4, 2011
No prices on Channel One News

  Commercials on Channel One News do not mention the price of the product. If Channel One was looking out for the best interests of students, they would make advertisers clearly state the price of their advertised product.  But Channel One News exists to benefit the advertiser not schools or students. Channel One is...
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Mario vs. Donkey Kong

May 2, 2011

It is strange to think of school teachers sitting at their desks as Channel One’s specially selected commercials play on the classroom TV. If taxpayers fully knew the amount of school time that is being wasted showing Channel One commercials, there would be a lot school administrators out of work. Does Nintendo really need...
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Shama lama ding dunkidy mamma mia

March 25, 2011
Shama lama ding dunkidy mamma mia


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“Must Have Video Games” Really?

March 22, 2011
“Must Have Video Games” Really?

 
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Oh yeah, buy this video game.

February 6, 2011
Oh yeah, buy this video game.

  Channel One News is a cesspool of commercials. There are regular commercials, there are commercials that appear to be news stories, there are feature stories that are nothing but promotional videos, there are guest hosts plugging products, etc. At the end of the November 30, 2010 Channel One News program students hear this...
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