Sitcoms Of The 50's & 60's -- Media Portrayal Of The American Family

Abstract: A 14 page research paper on the history of situational comedies ("sitcoms") and their presentation of the American family during the 1950's and 60's. The writer discusses specific shows, their characters, and the degree of reality presented by them and their on-screen families. Comparisons are made between yesterday and today regarding TV's portrayal of divorce, social problems, etc; Bibliography lists approximately 10 sources.

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Catagory: General

Subcatagory: Communications, Media, Theory, Etc

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