Genre Daytime/Primetime Serials Daytime/Primetimes serials describe series in which multiple plotlines are carried over from episode to episode. In daytime, these programs are generally referred to as soap operas.
Genre Drama Series Drama describes shows involving recurring characters who must deal with emotional, difficult or changing circumstances (excluding shows which clearly fit into other genres, such as adventure or sci-fi series). Themes include: coming-of-age, social and political concerns, and family issues.
Topic Historic Events and Social Change HISTORY AND TELEVISION As a productive cultural force, television is involved in projecting new modes and forms of historical understanding. These forms do not always follow from traditional scholarly or professional ideas about history. On the contrary, for a number of reasons, television has been...
Topic Creative Influences and Inspiration Interviewees discuss their creative influences and inspirations.
Topic Pivotal Career Moments Interviewees discuss moments that changed their careers and their lives.
Topic Advice Interviewees dispense words of wisdom to those just starting out in the television industry.
Profession Directors The television director, who sits atop the chain of command of the crew during the actual filming or taping of the show, is responsible for the visualization of the TV program, selecting the different camera angles and compositions that will used. Beyond this most general definition, however, the...
