subject: The Evolution Of The Television Show [print this page] The way we watch television has changed dramatically from when the technology first came out in the mid-1900's. Black and white picture has turned into full-color and sit-coms have given way to reality television. We watch more movies at home these days rather than in the movie theatres or cinemas. And we use our televisions to play console games as well. The next wave of television sets will allow us to surf the Internet and watch videos straight from the World Wide Web and in time, we'll be able to enjoy 3-Dimensional video in the comforts of our own home.
Television producers are trying to find new ways to appeal to the viewing public. Reality television gave us a way to look into the lives of normal people as they go about their every day lives. In a way, it's a kind of voyeurism since these reality TV shows are rarely scripted although they are edited to enhance the drama and minimize dead space. And since most everyone is a closet voyeur, it appeals to us. It also gives us an opportunity to watch people who are going through the same things we're going through. It reminds us that we are not alone in the problems that we go through every day and that even famous people, as in the celebrity reality TV shows, also have the same problems that we do.
Another kind of television show that is gaining popularity is the competition shows like American Idol, The Voice, and So You Think You Can Dance. Here, the television producers are giving back the power to the public by giving us the opportunity to have a hand in who wins the competition. The viewing public votes for their favorite contestants and the contestants with the most votes move on to the next phase of the competition. By giving the public an opportunity to participate in the decision-making process, it makes us feel important because it is our choices and our votes that decide the winner. These kinds of shows are, to a certain degree, what could be called interactive television.
There are all sorts of new shows and new formats coming out every day as producers and networks strive to capture the attention of their audience. The one thing that remains constant is that we view these shows from our television sets. And as we have the option to watch what kind of shows we want, we should also have the option to have our TVs installed in any room in our homes. Antenna installation can be difficult. Make sure that you hire competent professionals for your TV antenna installation Perth so you can enjoy your favorite shows anywhere in your home.
