"jiggle television" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Coined by Paul Klein in the 1970s to criticize the strategy of the ABC television network under Fred Silverman; three successful series on ABC at the time - Charlie's Angels, Wonder Woman, and Three's Company - were described as having spearheaded this term. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} jiggle television (uncountable)
  1. The gratuitous use of scantily clad women to appeal to television audiences. Wikipedia link: American Broadcasting Company, Charlie's Angels, Fred Silverman, Three's Company, Wonder Woman (TV series), jiggle television Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Television Synonyms: jiggle TV Related terms: sexploitation
    Sense id: en-jiggle_television-en-noun-dQhw7L9C Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Alternative forms

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