Telivisions influence on society
At the end of World War II, a new toy swept the houses of many Americans. This new invention was known as the television set. In a nation once marked by strong regional differences, network television programming helped create a national popular culture. Perhaps no phenomenon shaped American life in the 1950's more then television. With this advance, it is only natural to be built upon. Thus, programs viewed on the network became more diversified and many sitcoms were produced. These new sitcoms brought new stories into families' living rooms and changed the overall mood of America. "I Love Lucy" was the first situation comedy. It was born out of a desire for a show with more narrative continuity and was responsible for the shift from the variety show to the situation comedy. The basis of the show was a standard family of the fifties including a hard-working husband, a house keeping wife and their two best friends. So what gave the show its special twist? Perhaps the credit could be given to Lucille Ball who was the highlight of the show. Lucy revolutionized the proper modern-day housewife by portraying an angelic and fun-loving character.
The 1950's were the start of the space age which was a new world of exploration and that reflected in the television industry. While the 1960's were a unique period in television history, "I Dream of Jeannie" was conjuring up humor all its own. The show was as mysterious as magic itself, you might say. It was a feel-good show where you could watch people escape from everyday problems. "I Dream of Jeannie" was a sitcom about a beautiful Jeannie with the ability to relieve her "master" (Major Anthony Nelson) from the problems she would cause in each episode. This show connected supernatural topics such as Martians, witches, genies, talking animals, ghosts, and robots that were introduced to the world of television in the sixties and caught the eye of viewers. There are classic shows, and there are groundbreaking shows. "All in the Family" shares a taste of both. Debuting on January 12, 1971, it became one of the most influential comedies in television history and had an immediate impact with the media. The show consists of a middle class family with a mother, father, and their daughter Gloria. Archie Bunker, played by Carrol O'Connor, is a fully devoted American citizen and a blue-collar worker. He easily spoke his ra
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