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Analyzing Television

Class Blog for Plymouth State University's CM3800

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    Is Making A Murderer A Successful TV Show?

    Can a show specifically on Netflix be a successful show even though it’s only a single season?

    April 25, 2016April 25, 2016 by C. Underwood

    Question the Master

    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”

    April 22, 2016 by dkernspsu

    The Success of Malcolm in the Middle

    What makes a TV show “The most successful show of all time?”  It could be measured in the TV show having the most produced episodes.  It could… Read more “The Success of Malcolm in the Middle”

    April 22, 2016April 26, 2016 by Ian Talty

    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”

    April 10, 2016 by Ian Talty

    Some Say…

    Does the show shape the audience or does the audience shape the show? Does the TV reflect the public or is it a conduit to spread their… Read more “Some Say…”

    April 7, 2016July 28, 2016 by dong yong kim

    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”

    April 7, 2016 by camcorm18

    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”

    April 7, 2016April 7, 2016 by Mac Fullerton

    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”

    April 6, 2016 by julesoleary

    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”

    April 6, 2016 by Leddy

    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”

    April 6, 2016April 7, 2016 by Katie Drapes

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