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Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends The history and evolution of television: The 1960s and 1970s: 1 of 16
Television in the 1960s saw dramatic changes in sales, in technology and in the way people perceived television. Prior to the 1960s, T.V. was more of an entertainment factor and not a necessity. When the Telstar I satellite was placed into orbit in 1962, T.V. became an important news resource. "Telstar I was launched on July... More..
Entertainment > Directors & Film Makers Biography: Jim Henson: 1 of 13
What makes a genius? Is it vision that extends far beyond that of ordinary human beings? Jim Henson was a genius, but his first entry into puppeteering seems almost accidental as told in his biography. Henson was born in Leland, Mississippi in 1936. At about the age of ten, the family moved to Maryland and by the time he was... More..
Entertainment > Movie Analysis Movie analysis: The Golden Compass controversy: 5 of 31
The Golden Compass has the sound of an innocuous title with no undertones, no agenda, and no mission to destroy religion. Bill Donohue CEO of the Catholic League says, "These books denigrate Christianity, thrash the Catholic Church and sell the virtues of atheism." At the heart of the Golden Compass controversy is a man, Phi... More..
Entertainment > Characters & Personalities Most memorable TV couples: 5 of 20
When television families first populated the TV screen, we caught glimpses of the "perfect" families like Father Knows Best, Ozzie and Harriet Nelson, Leave it to Beaver, and the Donna Reed Show. Each family had a little crisis situation on each show but didn't quarrel or raise their voices and always called each other "dear... More..
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV show reviews: The X-Files: 3 of 12
Winner of three Golden Globe and 17 Emmy awards, The X-Files featured FBI agents, Fox Mulder and Dana Scully whose exploits and investigations of the paranormal eclipsed the Twilight Zone and took us forward into government conspiracy and aliens. It aired nine seasons beginning in 1993 and continuing until May of 2002. "Why ... More..
Entertainment > Characters & Personalities Mr. Rogers: A tribute: 2 of 7
I think I loved Mr. Rogers more than my children. The music was top-notch and the production was quality driven. Mr. Rogers aired on PBS for well over 30 years. Some people may not know that Fred Rogers was a minister before he became the icon of Mr. Rogers Neighborhood. He did the voices for most of the puppet characters on... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Good chick flicks: 26 of 71
Chick Flicks? Good chick flicks are warm and wonderful stories and some are downright tear-jerkers. Chick flicks are the films your husband won't go to see with you. You're better off taking a female friend anyway because she will at least have extra tissues for the good parts of the film. In these films, some women leave th... More..
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV show reviews: Seinfeld: 9 of 21
Was Jerry Seinfeld the best or the funniest? I wouldn't go so far as to say that, but the show was funny and the star and co-stars had a chemistry that helped sustain the show. It was advertised as a show about nothing, but often had some interesting story lines. The Seinfeld Show didn't contain slapstick, the absurd type of... More..
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends Remembering television in the 1970's: 7 of 14
In 1970 television shows changed from the 60s genre of big westerns and the ideal family sitcoms and became controversial and culturally relevant. Prior to 1970, TV shows were primarily for family entertainment with only a few channels available to many of the 59 million TV households. By the end of 1979, cable channel claim... More..
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV show reviews: The Twilight Zone: 5 of 10
Your day starts with the usual routine, but little by little, peculiar and unexplainable things begin to happen that leave you questioning your sanity, and soon you do not believe your own perceptions. As you walk farther into the evening, you might think you're gone mad or are the victim of a bizarre prank, but you've just ... More..