Good Ol' Fashioned American TV...

These short clips all essentially say one thing to me...television in the early years conveyed the message of a happier nation through the use of broadcasting. If media producers showed images of families eating dinner together, and the appeal of being a "cultured" citizen, the entire country and its citizens would benefit. The clip that caught my eye the most was the mini-documentary about the Today show. The idea that a host could be invited into our homes and be considered a part of the family just boggles my mind. These early morning programs had such an impact on my culture that on my senior trip between seeing Gettysburg, Independence Hall, and The Capitol Building, we visited the Today show and stood outside during the filming. To be considered a stop on a journey through history just shows how important this show has become to many viewers. The hosts have almost become somewhat of a family member that we trust and put our faith in. This relates to "live" TV in the sense that what we see is more real than that of a sitcom or other "reality" show.