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The juxtaposition of fantastical and escapist television programs is compared with the rise of television journalism, which, during the sixties, covered wide-ranging controversial and politicized events as they happened.
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Examines the effect of Television on the United States, both as it was conceived of at the time and by contemporary media figures.
Experts weigh in on the entry of televisions into American homes and its effects on daily life and politics, including the Kennedy-Nixon debates.
Experts weigh in on the introduction of color television and the changes in the medium and style at the time.
An examination of the role of television shows in exploring and interpreting societal issues in America and imagining alternatives and answers.
Rosa Parks refuses to relinquish her seat in the "colored" section of the bus to a white passenger after the "white" section of the bus was filled. She is arrested for civil disobedience.