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The Case for Popular Culture, Part 2 of 2: Soap Operas
Robert Allen addresses popular culture and televised series in this episode of Soundings. How many of us have not enjoyed soap operas on radio or TV, whether openly or secretly? Why do soap operas provoke violent attack and zealous defense? In … Continue reading
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Television and Children, Part 1 of 2
Television historian Thomas Cripps and Eli Rubinstein, who was vice-chairman of the Surgeon General’s Scientific Advisory Committee on Television and the Young Viewer, address the social and cultural impact of television and film in the first of a two-part discussion. … Continue reading
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Sports and Social Values, Part 1 of 2
Robert Bryan and George Sher discuss the intersections of professional sports, entertainment, and philosophy. The scholars discuss excellence and limitations as taught by sports, the state of intercollegiate athletics, and compensation for professional athletes. William Bennett joins the conversation. At … Continue reading
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