Creators and producers of network television have long been boasting that this fall season will go farther than ever before in its use of profane language and nudity. It appears they’re working hard to deliver on the promise. Meanwhile, however, the focus on those two elements has subtly diverted attention from another item on their agenda — promotion of the radical homosexual agenda.
The latter is boldly proclaimed in the initial episodes of CBS’s The Education of Max Bickford. The hour-long drama stars Richard Dreyfuss, probably best known for his classy portrayal of a teacher in the poignant 1995 movie Mr. Holland’s Opus. In his new series, Dreyfuss plays Dr. Max Bickford, chairman of American Studies at the fictional all-girls’ Chadwick College.
In pre-season promotions, CBS allowed viewers to anticipate a family-friendly, updated Mr. Holland. In reality, Dreyfuss’ Dr. Max Bickford — and the series — bolt across the line of entertainment and leap without apology into advocacy. The first two episodes, September 23 and 30, introduced Bickford’s supporting cast which includes Dr. Haskel, former sex partner (he was married and she was his student), now a prof in his department; his daughter Nell, whose Chadwick roommate is a lesbian; and Steve/Erica, one of Bickford’s best friends, a prof who had sex-change surgery during a recent sabbatical.
Another male friend observes Erica working out at the gym and says, “Hey, look, there’s Steve. Wow! He’s looking great. Is Steve a lesbian now that he’s a woman? Or is he gonna be dating men?”
Later Bickford tells his young son about “Uncle Steve’s” sex change. “People are born different,” he explains, “and I guess in Uncle Steve’s case he felt like the wrapping didn’t quite match the package.”
TV Guide called the series ponderous and preachy. The sermon is certainly clear in these first episodes.
(This article courtesy of Agape Press.)
