EXAM 2 Flashcards
According to MacDonald, what changed in U.S. history that affected black TV portrayals?12
License Renewal
Federal Communications Commission renews broadcasting licenses. Can deny right to broadcast. FCC appointed by President.
What were some of the complaints and what motivated them?12
30 minutes wasn’t enough
they wanted hour long shows, but it was declined
How was pressure applied to networks/stations? 12
FCC strictly enforced the Fairness Doctrine.
Station would have to present counter-arguments to every controversial subject covered. Curtailed coverage on race issues.
How were TV news/documentaries/dramas affected and why?
12
TV News Operations especially affected.
Start reporting “good news”. Turned to “happy talk” or “fluff” stories.
What happened to blacks in dramas and what happened to them in sitcoms? 13
African American roles in TV series were diminishing or becoming stereotyped in comedy.Their were blacks doing sitcoms but not many, the ones who were doing it, they were sorta making fun of themselves
What contributions did blacks though make some contributions in dramatic areas?
what actors made contributions?
what type of movies was a favorite theme (not blaxploitation)? 13
Made for TV movies A favorite theme for biographical movies was sports figures. Brian’s Song (1971) The Ron LeFlore Story (1978) Movies focusing on black athletes.
What type of comedy was made popular? 13
stereotyped
Who had the first successful black variety program-his type of humor? 13
The flip wilson show.
What comedian was noted for not using humor to elevate white society as being better? 13
Richard Prior
Humor in Tandem Production shows-Age of New Minstrelsy 14
Examples: All in the family Good times Jeffersons whats happening different strokes .
What happened to network TV because of their early success? 14
.They created more tv series
The character that received the most criticism was? 14
J.J
Why these types of stereotypes were acceptable-the producers claims. 14
Use of old stereotypes was acceptable because series dealt with pressing social issues of the time.
How some thought blacks could shape a different image of themselves 16
Whitney Young (1970) of National Urban League: to overcome bias in TV, blacks need to establish their own companies and produce their own programming. Be in charge of their image.
The complaints made by black ad hoc/lobbying organizations 16
- More employment in the industry.
2. More cultural and community related programming.