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Broadcasting & Cable, December, 2006 by Topcik, Joel

Edited By Joel Topcik

Families Flock to NBC's Harsh 'Heroes'

Joel Topcik

So, how did Tim Kring, creator of NBC 's Heroes , end up on a panel at last week's Family Friendly Programming Forum in Beverly Hills? "Save the cheerleader, save the world," the cryptic imperative that drives the series' titular heroes, does have a wholesome ring to it. But somebody must've missed the episode in which the cheerleader mangles her hand in a garbage disposal.

Indeed, despite its often brutal violence--and the fact that its heroes include an Internet porn queen and an artist who shoots dope to paint apocalyptic prophecies--Heroes is a breakout hit with fans of all ages.

The show, which airs at 9 p.m. ET, is the No. 10...

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