In Fox's prime time, ingenious doesn't always mean tasteful
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NEW YORK — Starting out nearly 25 years ago as the little network that could, Fox made a name for itself by launching brash and bawdy comedies. Then something happened: quality. Think "The Simpsons," "The X-Files" and the G-rated appeal of the past decade's top show, "American Idol."
Fox still innovates; "Glee," showered with Emmy nominations, is the most recent example. But not every innovation edifies the viewing public, as professional philandering and sex with death-row inmates — the launching pads for two of its new series — will likely prove.
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