Television has revolutionized since its existence. Though it was crafted after the radio, it emerged by the 1950’s, becoming an iconic source of entertainment in American homes. The variety of genres presented such as news, situation comedy, and sports appealed to massive audiences. The incorporation of kinescope, color, and VCR’s all changed the ways in which television was consumed and made viewing more convenient. Since its existence to the present day, television has served various purposes. Viewers tune to stay informed on current events or for enjoyment as they watch late night talk shows. Television provides entertainment, is a source for information, or can be used for companionship. The focus of this paper is to analyze the distinctions
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He remembers how laughter would fill the room as he and his siblings watched cartoons and a heartwarming feeling as he watched cartoons similar to those back at home. Television allowed for family bonding during his youth and that is something he continues to enforce. Although he no longer watches television with his siblings, he watches novelas with his wife and cartoons with his granddaughters in order to bond. Aside from creating unity, television was and continues to be influential to Victor. He acquired familiarity with the English language and open up the possibility of more travel in the future. Television for Daisy was not as significant. Many teenagers, like her, have grown up around television their entire lives which made it more accessible. Multiple television sets at home allowed for people to view different channels, at different times, and in different rooms. Television therefore did not create unity but instead ensued seclusion. The difference in age between Victor and Daisy is not greatly yet, it has caused them to interact differently with television. Television continues to revolutionize as newer technology, changes to its appearance, and easier accessibility modify the way in which television is consumed. In the 21st century television continues to educate, entertain, and inform however those roles may change for future
He remembers how laughter would fill the room as he and his siblings watched cartoons and a heartwarming feeling as he watched cartoons similar to those back at home. Television allowed for family bonding during his youth and that is something he continues to enforce. Although he no longer watches television with his siblings, he watches novelas with his wife and cartoons with his granddaughters in order to bond. Aside from creating unity, television was and continues to be influential to Victor. He acquired familiarity with the English language and open up the possibility of more travel in the future. Television for Daisy was not as significant. Many teenagers, like her, have grown up around television their entire lives which made it more accessible. Multiple television sets at home allowed for people to view different channels, at different times, and in different rooms. Television therefore did not create unity but instead ensued seclusion. The difference in age between Victor and Daisy is not greatly yet, it has caused them to interact differently with television. Television continues to revolutionize as newer technology, changes to its appearance, and easier accessibility modify the way in which television is consumed. In the 21st century television continues to educate, entertain, and inform however those roles may change for future