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Category: 12.07

My Co-Worker is on Big Brother
Ann Johnson / Cal State University, Long Beach

August 27, 2010 Ann Johnson / Cal State University, Long Beach 29 comments

An academic reflects on her colleague’s participation on the reality show “Big Brother.”

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Life: Oprah Gone Wild
Janani Subramanian / University of Southern California

August 27, 2010 Janani Subramanian / University of Southern California Leave a comment

Oprah’s flair for creating consumable emotions is situated as a domesticating force underscoring the anthropomorphic narrative in the Discovery Channel series, “Life.”

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So Why Did Everybody Love Raymond?
Kelli Marshall / University of Toledo

August 27, 2010 Kelli Marshall / DePaul University 13 comments

A critical look at the similarities between Seinfeld and Everybody Loves Raymond and consideration of how the success of Everybody Loves Raymond is a nod to Seinfeldian conventions.

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Meaningful Diversity: Exploring Questions of Equitable Representation on Diverse Ensemble Cast Shows
Mary Beltran / University of Wisconsin – Madison

August 27, 2010 Mary Beltran / University of Texas - Austin 8 comments

A thoughtful analysis of television networks’ promotional emphasis on diversity and how it may contribute to the belief that television is an equal-opportunity playing field.

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