television

first of all, i love the writing in this paper, it was not only interesting but it made me laugh

My first question relates to his conversation before he gets into describing the aesthetic appreciation of the format and genres created by television. In the very first sentence of the paper he names "facts" about television that exist, but then asks about teh fact of television and its very existance. My first question is, does it not to be aesthetic in any way? He talks about television coming of age and i feel that since its existence it has turned in so many directions that one must understand it at different levels and degrees. For instance, when television was first created, it was probably considered aesthetic and the broadcastign was at well. But now we have reality television, but alongside that, there are shows that have interesting acting and ask important questions. the show the wire discusses inequalities as well as gang life in america that raises important social and political issues. What about reality tv though?

I feel like art and television must be seperated. Sure, some shows can be artistic and interesting, but television is not just a format of shows. News is on television, weather, commercials, political commentary. Television was liek the first internet. It is a form of communication. I think this article does a good job in discussing the aesthetic aspects created by the format of television shows. the cliffhangers and the need for commercial is interesting. Also, the format of reality television seems to be an interesting phenomenon. Television gives hundreds of people jobs. How is one to realte the aesthetic format of television and that of news or infomercials? television is so conquering because it enters every facet of life, and the addictin is not just to television but information as well as what people in the world think about the information being produced.