Description
For this portfolio assignment, you are required to research and analyze a TV program that ran between 1955 and 1965.
To successfully complete this essay, you will need to answer the following questions:
- What is the background of this show? Explain what years it was on TV, describe the channel it aired on, the main characters, setting, etc..
- What social issues and historical events were taking place at the time the show was being broadcast?
- Did these issues affect the television show in any way?
- Did the television show make an impact on popular culture?
Your thesis for the essay should attempt to answer this question:
- Explain the cultural relevance of the show, given the information gathered from the show's background, and cultural history. How can television act as a reflection of the social, political, and cultural current events?
Explanation & Answer
Attached.
The Twilight Zone TV Program – Outline
Thesis statement - the cultural relevance of the Twilight Zone TV program and how
television act as a reflection of the social, political, and cultural current events.
I.
What is the background of this show? Explain what years it was on TV,
describe the channel it aired on, the main characters, setting.
II.
What social issues and historical events were taking place at the time the show
was being broadcast?
III.
Did these issues affect the television show in any way?
IV.
Did the television show make an impact on popular culture?
V.
How can television act as a reflection of the social, political, and cultural
current events?
Running head: THE TWILIGHT ZONE TV PROGRAM
The Twilight Zone TV Program
Name
Institution
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THE TWILIGHT ZONE TV PROGRAM
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The Twilight Zone TV Program
Introduction
In the years 1955 to 1965, there were no many movies which were being viewed at
the comfort of many individuals' homes since the movie and film industry had not yet
developed into such levels. The industry was experiencing many challenges making it
difficult for many types of films or movies to be filmed. There were very minimal TV
programs whi...