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When and were was Spanish-language television first broadcast? How were programs aired?
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Mid 1940's
San Antonio, NY Time slots purchased from English language stations |
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When and where was the first Spansh-language station born? What was its name?
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1955
San Antonio KCOR-TV |
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What was formed in the 19702s by US and Mexican partners? What was its purpose?
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SICC "Spanish International Communications Corporation
Provided programming to stations around the country |
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What kinds of Spanish-language programmig can viewers enjoy today?
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Telenovelas and international sports shows (soccer) from around the globe from Mexico Argentina Venezuela Spain and Columbia
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What has been the challenge in creating Spanish-language programming? What was a major success? Why?
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Programs that appeal to many
Telenovela-Angelica me vida-dealt with love, tragedy, passion, and power struggles within families of Puerto Rican, Cuban, and Mexican origin |
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Describe 2 popular programs. What other countries does programming come from?
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Cristina- talk show
Sabado Gigante- celebs perform Mexico, Spain, Columbia |
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How do english lang. programs appear on spanish language channels?
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Spanish soundtrack
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Ex's of show title variations
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Expediante X
Los X Files |
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Why are american made movies appealling in foreign countries?
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Window on american way of life
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What would viewers of the titanic learn from the film?
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Experience of europeans traveling to the us in early 20th century
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Who brought spanish to the world of top selling US pop music? How? Describe recordings
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Gloria Estefan
2 grammy award winning cd's Mi Terra(cuban rep. her roots) Abriendo Puertas(dance music styles from cuba, panama, columbia, and dominican republic) |
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What is univision?
Describe popularity |
Largest spanish language television network in US
More than 90% spanish speaking households tune in |
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What country has one of the largest television industries?
Whats rare in that country? |
Venezuela
Dubbed imports from US |
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Describe weekend variety shows.
Ex's. Where are they produced? |
Last several hours
Supe Sabado Sencacional Miama |
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What is rare for teenagers to have in the Spanish speaking world
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their own tv
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What is culebra? What does it mean? Why is it appropriate?
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Soap opera
snake long and winding |
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What countries producemany popular soap operas?
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Venezuela, Mexico, Argentina, Spain, Columbia
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Describe the soap operas and how they differ from american ones
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Last several months, then new show/new characters begin
(American: last years) |
