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group with shows like Matlock, Columbo and Murder She Wrote all receiving high ratings from all generations of viewers. This show however, was different and so successful due to the complex issues and character development that encompassed its 108 episodes. Three women, Dorothy, Blanche, and Rose are housemates after widowhood or divorce changed their lives. Dorothy, a former school teacher and teen-mom, is recently retired and in her 60’s. She is a feminist, and is unyielding in belief that…

Association, there are three types of mood episodes that follow bipolar. These moods include Manic, Major Depressive and Hypomanic episodes. People with bipolar tend to experience periods of unusually intense emotions, changing in sleep patterns, activity levels and unusual behaviors (National Institute of Mental Health, 2013). These mood events are different from the moods and behaviors from an individual not suffering from a mental illness. People having manic episodes may experience having…

Manipulating Reality Reality TV lacks on one important factor that reality TV should incorporate, and that is reality. Many television programs full of high entertainment and creativity are full of lies and as well. Most television producers and directors edit conversations and persuade the stars to make certain decisions. Although there is no written script for the show, that doesn’t stop TV workers from altering reality. LifeTime’s popular reality TV program about the life of a…

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…

wildly popular among fans (Goodykoontz, 2014). As a subgenre of fantasy, science fiction enables viewers to relate to themes from an idealized alternative version of reality (Edwards, 2014). Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope is a feature-length film that fits this genre perfectly. Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope unfolds as princess named Leia is held hostage by the evil Imperial forces in their effort to quell the rebellion against the Galactic Empire. Luke Skywalker and a smuggler named…

characterized by recurrent episodes of a change in mood. Each mood episode represents a drastic change from a person's usual mood and behavior as discussed by the National Institute of Mental Health (2014). In order to be diagnosed with bipolar disorder I an individual must have symptoms which would be defined by manic or mixed episodes that last at least seven days, or by manic symptoms that are so severe that the person needs immediate hospital care (NIMH 2014). Within the video Manic…

Having watched PBS interview Rapid Cycling a Short Film by Michael Landrio and a Manic Episode-Sweethearts (1997) which was directed by Aleks Horvat I noticed there were some similarities and differences. I also read Extra Dimensions in All Aspects of Life the Meaning of Life with Bipolar Disorder by Marie Rusner PhD, Gunilla Carlsson PhD, David Brunt, and Maria Nystrom, which helped give more insight into living with bipolar disorder. Lastly, I read “I Actually Don’t Know Who I Am”: The Impact…

2.1 Introduction In this career episode, I shall describe major project performed during course of my employment in Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resource “RCRWR” which functions under Ministry of Science and Technology, Federal Government of Pakistan. I was appointed as Assistant Director and I am going to describe the project KHUSHAL PAKISTAN PROGRAMME (Devolution Support Program) for the provision of safe drinking water. This career episode took place from March till October 2007…

The term television music is a term of all music that is broadcast on television. It has functioned in several different ways, reflecting the array of genres and modes of broadcasting. It has also been called as “production music,” to emphasize dramatic programs, enhance mood and narrative structure and meaning, which is similar to music’s function in films, and as a way to mark transitions within a television program and between programs. Scholarships have claimed that the function of music on…

Have you ever been so into a TV show that you are totally unaware of what is going on around you? This is because the shows that you are watching share the same qualities such as drama, heartwarming moments, and a humorous character. Just like Joey in Friends, or Michael Scott in The Office, they are always the humorous characters who are reckless with everything they do. A humorous character is only one of the things that make a TV show entertaining, without drama and heartwarming moments a TV…