TV Shows Analysis: American Horror Story and the Twilight Zone
Linh Hua
Anderson University
Televisions came to the United States during the late 1940s, but they did not officially bloom until the 1950s. They were able to dominate Americans due to their diversity of programs: variety shows, anthology shows, sitcom shows, etc. In the current time, when one mentions anthology, people would immediately think about The Twilight Zone, which runs in the late fifties and sixties, and American Horror Story, airs in 2010. Even though they were aired in different times, they still stand out as two of the most notable anthology shows in America’s history of entertainment. They demonstrate clearly how much have society developed …show more content…
It was one of the most popular TV shows in the fifties, besides shows such as I Love Lucy, The Ed Sullivan Show, and many more. Despite its popularity to both audiences in the fifties and in the current time, The Twilight Zone almost did not make it to the TV screen. The content for the show was based on a teleplay also written by Rod Serling called “The Time Element.” CBS did not agree to air Serling’s production until they saw the success of “The Time Element” in Desilu Playhouse by Bert Granet. Its episodes are twenty five minutes long, ranging from comedic to tragic. Though The Twilight Zone also consists of some suspense and chilling scenes, horror was not its main focus. Each episode is a separate, unique story. Actors and actresses are usually different in each episode. The theme song of The Twilight Zone is a simple tune, under the narrating voice of Rod …show more content…
With the improvements of technology, the quality of television programs also greatly improved. While this element is particularly subjective, there are some key differences, in terms of quality, and technical. Green screen and modern computers help create clearer and more realistic backgrounds for American Horror Story. The sound and video quality of the show are significantly improved over The Twilight Zone, especially special sound effects. However, The Twilight Zone image is grainier and much less clear than American Horror Story. Nevertheless, it does help with the mystery component of the show as audience could not clearly see
Linh Hua
Anderson University
Televisions came to the United States during the late 1940s, but they did not officially bloom until the 1950s. They were able to dominate Americans due to their diversity of programs: variety shows, anthology shows, sitcom shows, etc. In the current time, when one mentions anthology, people would immediately think about The Twilight Zone, which runs in the late fifties and sixties, and American Horror Story, airs in 2010. Even though they were aired in different times, they still stand out as two of the most notable anthology shows in America’s history of entertainment. They demonstrate clearly how much have society developed …show more content…
It was one of the most popular TV shows in the fifties, besides shows such as I Love Lucy, The Ed Sullivan Show, and many more. Despite its popularity to both audiences in the fifties and in the current time, The Twilight Zone almost did not make it to the TV screen. The content for the show was based on a teleplay also written by Rod Serling called “The Time Element.” CBS did not agree to air Serling’s production until they saw the success of “The Time Element” in Desilu Playhouse by Bert Granet. Its episodes are twenty five minutes long, ranging from comedic to tragic. Though The Twilight Zone also consists of some suspense and chilling scenes, horror was not its main focus. Each episode is a separate, unique story. Actors and actresses are usually different in each episode. The theme song of The Twilight Zone is a simple tune, under the narrating voice of Rod …show more content…
With the improvements of technology, the quality of television programs also greatly improved. While this element is particularly subjective, there are some key differences, in terms of quality, and technical. Green screen and modern computers help create clearer and more realistic backgrounds for American Horror Story. The sound and video quality of the show are significantly improved over The Twilight Zone, especially special sound effects. However, The Twilight Zone image is grainier and much less clear than American Horror Story. Nevertheless, it does help with the mystery component of the show as audience could not clearly see