Television
The Witch (Circa 1966)
When I was a kid, one of the joys of my young life was coming home from school on a Friday night, knowing that if I had good marks in all my classes, I could stay up late and watch my two favorite shows. My first favorite was, hands down, Start Trek, but after it went off, there was a local show that I loved to watch, called "Shock Theater". You could find the title of the movie they were showing that night in the tv guide, so I had my nose in that magazine on Monday mornings, planning my weekend ahead.
By Veronica Coldironabout a year ago in Critique
Women on Screen: Psychological Themes in Contemporary Indian Cinema
Cinema and film are prevalent forms of mass communication that significantly influence opinions, shape perceptions, and reinforce prevailing cultural norms. They entertain audiences globally, offering an escape from everyday life by creating an alternate reality. Additionally, cinema has the power to alter individuals' mindsets and help establish new cultural, social, and political values. Indian cinema has long been a significant part of Indian culture, impacting society and individual lives in various ways. Movies influence people's fashion choices, speech, and social behaviour, both directly and indirectly. Over time, Indian cinema has evolved from traditional mythological films to "Bollywoodized" adaptations of successful Hollywood movies. In the 1970s, Indian cinema began to adopt a more socially conscious and politically focused approach.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Critique
Terror Tuesday: Extreme Review,chilling stories that won't let you sleep
Terror Tuesday: Extreme is a new anthology horror series on Netflix. Inspired by the popular Thai horror radio show "Angkhan Khlumpong," the series features eight chilling episodes, each directed by a different filmmaker. The stories are based on real experiences shared by listeners, promising a blend of authentic terror and creative storytelling.
By Ninfa Galeanoabout a year ago in Critique
Adam-12
"See the man." as the dispatcher would say over the police radio. There was another police drama that was all about the days and nights of patrol officers on the street. This show was entitled 'Adam-12' and it is another one that was on when I was in early to late elementary school, but I was allowed to watch for Officers Pete Malloy and Jim Reed -Martin Milner and Kent McCord were police officers to learn from during that time. This was another strict procedural police drama for it was created by the creators of Dragnet.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Dragnet
Just the facts, mam. There was an old police drama starring Jack Webb and Harry Morgan as Joe Friday and Bill Cannon. This police drama was based on true events and the names were changed to protect the innocent. This was a show that I only saw as reruns, but it was strictly a procedural show for Joe Friday would narrate as the show progress telling what each of the were going to do. The scenes of the show were stark and to me were true to fact and at times were scary to me.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
I Dream of Jeannie
There was another old television program from the 1960's to the early 1970's starring Barbara Eden and Larry Hagman entitled 'I Dream of Jeannie'. The story of an astronaut named Tony and a genie named Jeannie. Tony worked for NASA along with his pal Roger. There was also Dr. Bellows who thought Tony was going crazy for how Jeannie was always trying to help Tony, her master. Dr. Bellows thought that Tony needed to take a long rest due working long hours and too long in outer space. Dr. Bellows was always present when Jeannie's errors were present and assume that Tony was behind all these various scenes for Tony had to come up with reasons and excuses for whatever occurred, but there was always Roger, Tony's best friend to help things along. To me this was a fun show to watch as a child growing up. Some of the things that were depicted on the show were hokey, but it was still a funny half-hour of television back then.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Green Acres
Ready for another trip to Hooterville and some of the gang. 'Green Acres' was all about Oliver Wendell Douglas, a New York lawyer and his wife Lisa played by Eddie Albert and Eva Gabor. Oliver wanted to be a farmer and wanted to move to the country, but Lisa did want to leave New York and her penthouse view, but as the theme went 'you are my goodbye city life Green Acres you are mine. Other characters were Ep their farmhand and kind of adopted son, Sam Drucker, Mr. Haney, and two carpenter/handymen that were sister and brother (cannot remember their names). A couple things I really remember from the show was Lisa was forever making hotcakes, Mr. Haney always finding a way to make money through cheating, and Oliver always climbing the telephone pole to make a call. This was a spinoff from Petticoat Junction I think.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Petticoat Junction
"All aboard the Cannonball, everyone!" We're heading for a very small village by the name of Hooterville just out of Pixley. Who remembers 'Petticoat Junction'? There was Uncle Joe, Kate, Billie Jo, Bobbie Jo and Betty Jo. There was Sam Drucker the grocer and postmaster and even at times a justice of the peace if I remember right. Uncle Joe and Kate and three girls lived at the Shadyrest Hotel. There were many adventures thanks to Uncle Joe to keep the Shadyrest open for there always seemed to be the need for cash money for there seemed to be never enough. 'Petticoat Junction' was a show that started out in black and white and was then in color for those were the ones I remember watching when I was younger. Through the years things changed, for example when I watched some of the older black and white episodes there were two different actresses who played Billie Jo and Bobbie Jo that were replaced with Meredith Macrae (not sure of the spelling) and Lori Saunders and the one that played Betty Jo was now Linda Kaye Henning. I remember that the woman who played Kate died and believe it or not June Lockhardt played a psychologist and doctor at the Shadyrest.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Marcus Welby, MD
Another old medical program I remember from the 1970's was the show 'Marcus Welby, MD' starting Robert Young better known in earlier days as the father from 'Father Knows Best'. The show also had a costar by the name of James Brolin who played Steve Kiley, MD. Marcus Welby was a doctor known as a General Practitioner or GP that covered all specialties. Marcus Welby had his own office in the suburbs that if I remember right could have been an upscale neighborhood. Once again for a medical show it did cover various kinds of illnesses and diseases of the time from basic first aid to traumatic issues. Again, the way they acted really did not show how the real doctors and nurses appeared for real in a sense.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Medical Center
Other than situation comedies of the 1970's there were medical shows, and one that came to mind really just now was one named 'Medical Center' is starred Chad Everett and James Daly has two doctors in a community hospital. These two doctors were faced with injuries, diseases and even psychological issues that kind of affected us back in the day. As a nurse in today's world I remember how nurses had to dress from dresses and pantsuits to even wearing a nurse's cap. The doctors were always wearing suits, but today they just wear what they want unless they have a meeting or something. 'Medical Center' was a show that could give you an idea what this profession was about but only in a very general sense and really not very accurate but good television for the time. "I am not a doctor, but I play one on tv."
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
