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BHUTAN, May 27, 2002: This PBS report shows how television, introduced in 1998 to this remote country, has already changed many lives. “Here is an excerpt from the show, “In the capital city of Thimphu, Rinzy’s children sit home alone, glued to the set, neglecting their homework. And previously gentle boys from good Buddhist families are now practicing body slams, imitating their new TV heroes from the World Wrestling Federation. Entranced by TV, even some Buddhist monks neglect their religious duties. One child said, ‘When we had no TV, I used to play with my dog a lot. But now I prefer to watch television.'” “Professional” wrestling — which is actually staged — is the most popular show among the children.

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