What separates ‘good’ television from ‘bad’ television? Beyond that, what elevates ‘good’ television to ‘great’ television? There has to be characteristics that help us, as a potential… Read more “Question the Master”
Category: Analysis
A Show Before It’s Time
Malcolm in the Middle was one of the first postmodern television shows of all time. As I said before in my last blog post,The Struggles of A… Read more “A Show Before It’s Time”
Relive your Glory Days
Relive the glory days of college or simply watch for the entertainment of finding out what “college” is like. Greek is appealing to a young adult audience,… Read more “Relive your Glory Days”
Finding Ourselves Lost
When watching the show Lost audience members are required to form a connection with the characters and the story being told. While this may seem like a… Read more “Finding Ourselves Lost”
How the Audience is Involved in FRIENDS
Friends is the type of TV show that can make you laugh out loud multiple times during an episode. Friends is also the type of TV show… Read more “How the Audience is Involved in FRIENDS”
Analyzing Cheers
Cheers is a pioneer when it comes to sitcoms and is one of the best rated television shows of all time. This show exemplifies the occasions when… Read more “Analyzing Cheers”
I’m no Superman. I’m just Cox
“Relationships don’t work the way they do on television and in the movies: Will they, won’t they, and then they finally do and they’re happy forever —… Read more “I’m no Superman. I’m just Cox”
The Office: Audience Engagement
Something interesting about The Office is that it is filmed in documentary form. We are able to follow the lives of many interesting people in a not so interesting… Read more “The Office: Audience Engagement”
Once a Panther, Always a Panther
Friday Night Lights is a breath of fresh air. Combining both drama and sport is something that television has never seen before. Since the show originated as… Read more “Once a Panther, Always a Panther”
Analyzing One Tree Hill
What is it about your favorite show that keeps you hitting the “next episode button” until 3am when you should be resting for your 9am the next… Read more “Analyzing One Tree Hill”
Analyzing Television 
