TV in American Society

Do I watch television? In the conventional sense, no. I do, however, watch television programs through other mediums besides the television. Due to the fact that most of my week is filled with schoolwork, this is necessary in order to enjoy my favorite shows. Most of my favorite shows such as Castle, How I met your Mother, and Modern Family are shown on either ABC or NBC. This makes watching them on the weekend quite easy because those networks regularly allow their shows to be uploaded onto Hulu - a blessing to busy television lovers everywhere. For other shows that I enjoy such as Dexter, this convenience is not available. Luckily, however, it broadcasts on Sundays.

I do believe television can provide a good form of entertainment. This is because it allows people to escape from their everyday lives and become immersed in a different story separate from their own. I believe that this is healthy for humans to do at times because it can be beneficial to health by relieving problems such as stress. Although I think television can be a good from of entertainment, I do not believe it is the best form. For me, the best form of entertainment are novels because they offer the same benefits of television while helping to stimulate the brain.

Advertisements are everywhere. They’re in the newspaper, on billboards, and even in magazines. However, nowhere are they more prevalent than in television. Between every commercial break there is usually at least two minutes of them. And more recently, advertisements have even managed to subtly creep into regular television shows and programs. Due to the large viewer audience of television, it is no wonder why advertisers choose to show their advertisements through television. It is the most convenient way to ensure that their advertisements reach a wide audience.

Frankly, I believe that the amount of attention the Emmys garner is worrisome to say the least. This attention shows the priorities of the American people. Instead of being informed of more important topics, such as Noble Prize recipients and new breakthroughs in science, we as a nation have decided that entertainment and celebrities deserve a more prominent position in news and society.