RTA 210 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Fran Striker, W. M. Keck Observatory, Limited Animation
9 Sep 2018
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Sell a product directly (action figures, cereal) Many stations unwilling to to take on the pricey endeavor. 1960"s see a shift towards responsible broadcasting. 1980"s and 90"s see a right wing shift to commercialism. Often adapted from comics, or used comic storytelling. Sponsors enjoyed being able to claim that they were imbibing good to children. Heroes were usually male, white, adult and middle class. With writer fran striker, he creates two of radio"s biggest hits. Less graphic, but potentially more frightening to kids who imagine it. Lone ranger rode into a threatened town to do good. Trendle is producer, though he hires people to do the job. Because it was in the public domain. Took from the rich, helped the poor. Appealing concept in a time when many are suffering, lacking money. Had 26 original episodes that aired for 20 years. Started by sydney newman for older children. Original intent: adventure mixed with education mixed with time travel.
