(response to question #16)
On the average I watch about 8 channels regularly. I usually watch the Discovery, History, MTV, VH1, ABC, A&E, HBO, and the Food Network channels. The story line and currently running shows attract me to the programs. The Discovery and History channels are informational and interesting. MTV and Vh1 are attractive to my age group because they contain shows like real world, and taking the stage; these shows are younger and involve situations that occur in our lives. And lastly ABC, HBO, A&E, and the Food Network are attractive to me because the material is entertaining and can hold my attention.
17.If you controlled a cable public-access channel in your community, what would be your channel’s goal? What could we do to make public-, government-, or educational-access programming more appealing? Should we?
(response to question #17)
If I controlled my own cable public-access channel in my community, I would set a goal to both be educational, as well as entertaining. I would host shows that were appropriate for a large range of age groups, and encouraged family viewing. I believe that public, government, and educational-access programing could be made more appealing by broadening the plot; People aren't going to tune in to an info-mercial... so I think that by putting some time and effort in to a few reoccurring plots and characters, the informational industry could become more lucrative.
19.CNN and MTV have changed our society as well as the global culture. Have these changes been positive or negative? Explain.
(response to question #19)
I believe that by broadcasting information of any kind by a television company, there is a gain to be had by a community. CNN and MTV both broadcast information that the average american (or non-american) could not receive on their own. While some could argue that in some cases, MTV should be censored more by the producers and simply allow "young people" to get ideas about things they have not yet experienced themselves. But I believe those people are the same people that try to hold information back due to the fear of knowledge. Ignorance is bliss, knowledge is power. When a population of people are unable to receive information they are ignorant and are easily controlled. It is true that with knowledge comes great responsibility and with the expansion of MTV, and CNN the knowledge of lands and people far away from the U.S. can be gained by simply turning on the TV. I believe that the sometimes "controversial" topics covered on these channels are necessary in the education of young people all over.
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