How much television programming is closed captioned?
From nightly newscasts to sitcoms, movies and game shows, hundreds of hours of television programs are closed captioned every week. Captioned programs air on CBS, NBC, ABC, PBS, Fox, and independent stations as well as on many cable services. A growing number of local newscasts and thousands of commercials are captioned each year. Many home videos, DVDs, and music videos are also accessible.