A Critique of: “The Big Bang Theory”‚ A Television Sitcom Chris Rea Communication Studies 303 California State University‚ Chico Ms. Ferrari November 7‚ 2012 (Rough Draft) Abstract Since the “The Big Bang Theory” (which I’ll refer to as ‘TBBT’ throughout this paper) first aired in the highly anticipated 2007 Fall Season on CBS (television station) it has grown astronomically in ratings and viewer loyalty‚ including myself to the viewership of millions per episode—a show that is of course
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Composition II 19 March 2015 To Watch or Not Watch Family Guy In recent discussions of the show Family Guy‚ a controversial issue has been whether it should be watched or not. Family Guy is a television show that has been on air for over a dozen seasons‚ but it has been criticized greatly over the years and has gained media controversy due to its inappropriate and distasteful jokes. The show does in fact make jokes about celebrities and situations in a manner that causes serious conflict amongst
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Emmy Rossum is one talented young lady. From singing to acting and even directing she continues to dazzle us with her outstanding performances‚ incredible voice‚ and humble attitude towards fame. She is best known for her role as Fiona Gallagher in the show Shameless and for her role in the 2004 film version of Phantom of the Opera. She’s also appeared in movies such as Songcatcher‚ The Day After Tomorrow‚ Mystic River‚ American Rhapsody‚ Passionada‚ Poseidon‚ Dare‚ Beautiful Creatures‚ Comet‚ and
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That’s My Hero! The Ohio State University Terryl Rumph Heroes are not only created for television popularity‚ but for a purpose. Shows such as Dare Devil‚ and The Walking Dead have become increasingly prevalent within popular culture. From a handicap crusader‚ who defends the streets of New York City at night‚ to a man protecting his love ones from reanimated corpses‚ societies are fascinated by the lore. These characters inspire the world to overcome obstacles‚ and achieve higher success in life
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States after auditioning for the school twice. Baranski’s time at Juilliard was spent striving for excellence after being critiqued before faculty and classmates multiple times a year. Baranski’s has had a constant thriving career as a Tony and Emmy award winning actress. In the article‚ “Christine Baranski Addresses 2016 Grads‚ the Readiness is All‚” Baranski reveals‚ “in the summer of 1970—I had to reaudition for the speech faculty after doing some corrective work on my sibilant S” (Par. 20). Baranski
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TAG LINES TAG LINES A tagline is a slogan which succinctly‚ memorably‚ and descriptively sums up a company or product. The art of crafting a tagline is quite complex‚ and several consulting companies actually specialize in creating taglines for their clients. A well constructed tagline can endure in the minds of consumers for years; some taglines have actually outlived their products. Once a company has a tagline‚ it includes the tagline in all its marketing materials to get the tagline
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Reality TV is the new mantra of television producers and channel executives. It is the means to increase TRP ratings and the end is always to outdo the other channels and the ‘similar-but-tweaked-here-and-there’ shows churned out by the competition. So fierce is the competition in this segment that every channel boasts of at least two to three reality shows. Some of them are inherited legally from abroad‚ (mostly and always from the USA – the Godmother of reality television) or some are cheap copies
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Matt Groening Creator and Executive Producer Matt Groening changed television forever when he brought animation back to primetime with this immortal nuclear family. He is also creator and executive producer of the FOX animated series Futurama. Originally brought to life in 1987 for FOX’s Emmy Award-winning series The Tracey Ullman Show‚ The Simpsons was Groening’s introduction into the animation world. Previously‚ he was best known for his "Life in Hell" cartoon strip‚ an irreverent portrayal
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Oprah Winfrey – The Story of an Entrepreneur “Oprah Winfrey arguably has more influence on the culture than any university president‚ politician‚ political or religious leader‚ except perhaps the pope.” - Vanity Fair Magazine‚ in 1994. “She (Oprah) may be uncomfortable talking about it (money)‚ but when it comes to making it‚ she sure knows what she’s doing.” - Fortune Magazine‚ in March 2002. THE MAD COW CONTROVERSY – A TALK SHOW QUEEN IN TROUBLE In mid-1996‚ Oprah Winfrey (Oprah)‚ one of the
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Grey’s Anatomy is an American medical drama television series created by Shonda Rhimes. The series premiered as a mid-season replacement on March 27‚ 2005 on ABC; since then‚ six seasons have aired‚ with the seventh currently airing. The series follows the lives of interns‚ residents and their mentors in the fictional Seattle Grace Hospital in Seattle‚ Washington‚ as they struggle to complete their medical training and maintain personal lives. Despite being set in Seattle‚ the show is primarily filmed
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