How was the shift in entertainment perceived by the public? In simplest terms, “Gangbusters” was a shock to many. This essay will describe how the public reacted in three ways; the first would be how the show affected the public and what were the common reactions that people had. This will also focus in on how children reacted. How did adults view the show? Did they believe it to be beneficial for children or did they find it troubling to support. Thirdly, I will also explore how the show was received by the public and where it ranked on the charts. When looking at children’s view points of “Gangbusters” one can look at radio historian Jim Harmon’s interpretation of the show. In his book, The Great Radio Heroes, Harmon discusses the excitement
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Harmon was one of many children that enjoyed and were often tantalized by the anxiety created by the show. In a 1939 New York Times article by Catharine Mackenzie, children were part of a survey to see which radio shows were their favorites, “Gangbusters” was among the top three for male children ages six to sixteen. It is important to look at how adults viewed the radio show. When exploring this option one will most likely stumble upon adults claiming that “Gangbusters” and other radio dramas have negative side effects. In fact, according to the “New York Times” article “Crime Stories Discussed” radio spokesmen met in Washington D.C. to discuss the negative side effects. Some of the public and radio spokesmen’s …show more content…
Like stated in the opening paragraphs of this essay, people in the United States are wrapped up in watching many crime shows now available. When looking at the structure of CBS’ 48 Hours, one can see many similarities to “Gangbusters”. When one watches 48 Hours the show usually opens with a host who discusses the events of some crime that has occurred. Usually these crimes relate to murder, kidnapping, or sexual assault. Many of the times when watching one would be exposed to gruesome and violent details about what had occurred. The show, will interview witnesses, police officers, victims and many more, not unlike “Gangbusters”. Finally, much like “Gangbusters” the show ends with an announcer discussing the details of the show (or the crime?) and what the results of law enforcements investigation were. It is interesting to see these connections because “Gangbusters”, started off being produced by NBC but was also aired on CBS, the same network that produces 48 hours. It is possible to say that “Gangbusters” could have influenced the structure of the
Harmon was one of many children that enjoyed and were often tantalized by the anxiety created by the show. In a 1939 New York Times article by Catharine Mackenzie, children were part of a survey to see which radio shows were their favorites, “Gangbusters” was among the top three for male children ages six to sixteen. It is important to look at how adults viewed the radio show. When exploring this option one will most likely stumble upon adults claiming that “Gangbusters” and other radio dramas have negative side effects. In fact, according to the “New York Times” article “Crime Stories Discussed” radio spokesmen met in Washington D.C. to discuss the negative side effects. Some of the public and radio spokesmen’s …show more content…
Like stated in the opening paragraphs of this essay, people in the United States are wrapped up in watching many crime shows now available. When looking at the structure of CBS’ 48 Hours, one can see many similarities to “Gangbusters”. When one watches 48 Hours the show usually opens with a host who discusses the events of some crime that has occurred. Usually these crimes relate to murder, kidnapping, or sexual assault. Many of the times when watching one would be exposed to gruesome and violent details about what had occurred. The show, will interview witnesses, police officers, victims and many more, not unlike “Gangbusters”. Finally, much like “Gangbusters” the show ends with an announcer discussing the details of the show (or the crime?) and what the results of law enforcements investigation were. It is interesting to see these connections because “Gangbusters”, started off being produced by NBC but was also aired on CBS, the same network that produces 48 hours. It is possible to say that “Gangbusters” could have influenced the structure of the