FAMST 101C Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Ensemble Cast, Nuclear Family
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Lecture 1: intro to tv history: issues and methods. Last 20 years have seen dramatic changes in aesthetics and subject matter of tv. More tv content available than ever before, also more accessible (mobile viewing) Often seeing shows that feature, reference, or acknowledge tv and programming itself. 30 rock, or the honeymooners clip assigned for this week. Competition, convergence, shifting hierarchies, and conflicts between hollywood film and tv industries. Urge among networks and programming to do "something new" or controversial to attract audience attention. Effort to attract viewers by means of increasing quantity of tv content - especially on part of streaming services. Clip: the honeymooners - "tv or not tv" - episode 1 (1955) [12:22-19:44] 2 men, neighbors ralph (bigger guy) and norton purchased new tv set in. First tv set they"ve owned - very excited ng) al to ally orn. First tv set they"ve owned - very excited.
