FILM 2401 Chapter Notes -National Educational Television, Concurrent Versions System, Cinema Of The United States
10 Feb 2014
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January 9 network domination of us television (1959- 1971) Case study: the cold war and espionage narratives. 1908 american federal government founded the bureau of investigation (boi) Office of strategic services became central intelligence agency. Us did not have a permanent intelligence agency outside of the military or the domestic police service until after. During the cold war the cia grew into a large bureaucracy the competed with its counterpart in soveit union vast. 1960s movie theatres and television schedules were incorporating many stories about spies. Use of locations added a sense of realism to the show that was absent in many other tv dramas shot on the back. Program was an advertisement for international tourism so much so that after the shows initial success the tourist. Bill cosby casted -first dramatic series to feature a black in leading role. Program interweaves the cvil rights movement, african american social mobility and international politics.
