It's always a good idea to get other people's thoughts about what you write, and I am pleased to have my long-time friend, Deb of California to comment on my recent blog praising Pat Sajack for being a class act and realistic about politics.
"Pat Sajak is right! Nothing irritates me more than when Hollywood types spout their political agendas. On another interesting note....to me anyway.
Wheel of Fortune has a special place in my heart. It was my grandma's favorite show. You can imagine Grandma's delight when I was pregnant with my first child at the same time as Vanna White. LOL!
Grandma followed Vanna's pregnancy and would give me little updates. I lived out of town then so I guess it was a way of following mine as well. Anyway, Grandma lived long enough to see and hold my little girl who looked just like her son...my dad, which delighted her even further.
Grandma passed away when my girl was 6 months old. She was the last of my grandparents."
It's funny and kind of interesting how TV has touched our lives and in ways we can't even imagine. I learned a great deal about racism and different cultures from watching programs like "All in the Family", "The Jeffersons", "Chico and the Man" and "Gilligan's Island" growing up.
OK, not so much the last show....just making sure you were paying attention!
tty again Monday and look forward to your comments, too!
LOL @ Gilligan's Island reference! You are right though Matt about learning other cultures and about racism and such through television. I think that social issues gain awareness through television. Through the years you saw working moms. People of every race and color were portrayed as equals in television shows. Teens having sex, single parents and divorce are some other issues that were taboo years ago, but are more the norm in television today. In more recent years the Gay Rights movement has used television to advance social awareness. Almost every sitcom, drama, etc. on television today has a gay person or relationship on it. But this brings us to an interesting question. What are the real reasons for that? Is it to promote what society deems normal and acceptable, or is it just the token characters because they feel they have to? For example, if you watch any of the reality shows today, you'll see and even hear some of the contestants joke about being the "token religious person", "token gay person", etc. The issue I'm currently following with interest is polygamy. There are two reality television programs on currently that deal with this issue. One that I have tuned into is called Sister Wives. This family chooses this lifestyle for religious reasons. So, what will happen? Will society eventually accept this lifestyle as acceptable if this shows gains in popularity? Will the laws change to accept this as legal? It will be interesting to watch.
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