Television programming

The Simpsons is one of the longest running and most popular television (T.V.) shows in the history of television. As a result, the show has had a lasting affect on American culture reaching down to even some of the words we use today. These influences are a direct result of the show’s many characters relatability and the way in which they are presented. It’s place in popular culture, an icon of American life, make it a standpoint for the way in which Americans live. No doubt its use of satire to…

Reality television is an emerging source of entertainment. We live in an age where society watches reality television more than the news. But is reality television rewarding bad behavior? Are people compromising their morals to become reality stars? Tom Green believes so. In the article, “Reality TV- Rewarding Bad Behavior,” author, Tom Green argument that reality television is promoting practices that conflict morals. His argument has some merit however, his accusatory tone towards reality…

directed by Sidney Lumet is the story of a fictional television news host called Howard Beale. The film is pure satire and it portrays how much of an impact the media has, especially television. Howard Beale was a news anchorman on UBS for a long time and was fired that would be effective in two weeks. He announced on live television he would be retiring from the show because of poor ratings and was going to kill himself on live television a week from that day. The network fired Beale right…

videocassette format by making portable TV affordable for every television station. Westinghouse Broadcast’s Evening Magazine ultimately adapted free-ranging news style of 60 minutes into the video-based magazine show form. Entertainment Tonight, Primetime Live, and Dateline NBC are amongst a few in which the format still survives today. In four years with four different variations, newsgathering had become a staple of broadcast television. In an environment in which reality could occur,…

Television is experiencing a new Golden Age. With the rise of cable and premium television along with online content providers, people have much more access to extended content than any other era before now. People’s want for more feature programming is what is driving this new era. Consumers have a need for quality and quantity in television, and the industry is trying to deliver. I want to be a part of this new era. I have a deep fondness for writing and producing my own work. Over the years,…

Reality Television (TV) is a genre of TV programming in which ordinary people are continuously filmed, designed for entertainment rather than for information. Though eventually, a change in attitude and behavior is usually noticed in these people because they go from ordinary to reality stars within a matter of no time. This genre of TV may present itself in two ways: one as harmless and humorous entertainment which people can choose whether or not to watch; or two, as a negative effect on…

Life’s a Fight I still remember the day I meet him; it was a hot and sunny day. our first class had ended, and I was putting away my Spanish class notebook. Suddenly, I see the principle coming through our class room door, but he was not alone. Behind him, there was twelve-year-old boy. His skin was light brown, dark hair, and with a friendly face. By the look he had on his face, you could tell this wasn’t his first time being the new kid. To be honest, I didn’t like something about him.…

Computer Programming Computer programming has many programming codes but has endless possibilities and unlimited potential. With the potential of having so many things possible, we are able to achieve mainly anything. For example we are able to create technology that allows us to talk with others on the other side of the world, or allows us to look at at the inside of the human body. Create technology that allows us to talk with others on the other side of the world, or allows us to pier at the…

Language was a creation of human and it has become a complex system of communication. Because language is greatly adaptive and flexible, it would constantly evolving and changing through time. Despite the fact that Language has different functions, they serve one main purpose. To make expression of one’s idea, thought and feeling. Specifically, language has four functions. They are expressive, informative, directive and survival. The first use of language is defined as expressive, it…

must possess certain technical, business, and interpersonal skills. Although I consider myself technologically savvy, pursuing my degree in computer science will provide me with the core principles of computer systems and enhance my knowledge of programming languages, dimensional modeling programs, data structures and algorithms. My background in customer service has really helped to mold my interpersonal skills, which is needed in this field to be able to build and maintain relationships with…