television broadcasting

Challenges the popular opinion that television is a vast wasteland that is contributing to the downfall of society, reviewing what viewers actually see on television, discussing why people want to watch, and arguing that television is actually full of surprising gravity and grace.

An exploration of the talk show genre and how it affects society, providing an overview of how and why radio and television talk shows and their hosts have become so controversial, and taking a look at some of the top hosts and hot topics.

Covers the history of television broadcasting from 1953 to 1978, the people and programs featured during that time, and the effects of television on the American public.

Tenth grader Javier Avila is chosen, against his will, to be the anchorman for the school's new televised announcement program and fears he will fail in front of the entire school.

Explores the world of special effects in television and film, including special props, filming techniques, atmospheric effects, and experiments that can be done at home.

"Provides a look at the history of television in America"--Provided by publisher.

Examines what vital information is missing about ourselves that humans have always possessed before.