It is very easy to get emotionally invested to the characters in a tv show or movie. Especially if the she show has an incredible storyline that keeps you on the edge of your seat. You can physically feel like you're experiencing everything that's happening in the show along with the characters.

In healthcare, there are such things as bad doctors which is unfortunate. Which is why there is a lack of faith and trust when a person decides to invest in their well being. Especially with therapists, because I have seen and experienced firsthand bad therapists.

Talking about the impossible dream, no one ever thought there would be a black president. Not only did former president Barack Obama win the election of 08 against Hilary Clinton. He became the first black President in history and was elected for a second term. Those were the best 8 years of my life hands down. Things were changing and he did so much during his presidency that benefited our country.

If more people in America got therapy, the suicide right wouldn't be as high as it is. If people in America felt safe enough to be open about their battles with depression and or anxiety, they'd have a chance to heal properly. They'd be able to find a peace within that doesn't cost them their life.

People absolutely have the power to change, but hey have to want to change. Some of us aren't lucky enough to get a second chance but when we do, we should take advantage of it. Use it to create the life we want for ourselves and become better versions of ourselves.

The Oprah Winfrey show wasn't just a platform Oprah used for her investigative journalism. It was also a platform for people to heal and speak their truth. That's what makes the Oprah Winfrey show so powerful and it's also why she's a billionaire. She has impacted and changed so man y lives as well as being a known philanthropist.

Before his assassination in 1968, Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous "I Have a Dream" Speech. The first and last lines of that speech hold true to this day and in lesser sense, his dream came true. It's a shame he did not live long enough to see more of the integration that came about because of his powerful words and non-violent activism in Civil Rights. What keeps Oprah inspired and motivated to encourage the Black community. Martin Luther King Jr. is a big inspiration to many. He was a pioneer during the Civil Rights movement and was one of Oprah's biggest inspirations. Which is essentially she she's a leader and activist herself.

Something that is interesting is other African American women in media and or entertainment that Oprah looks up in the industry. Vanessia Williams broke barriers as a black woman who won Miss America

In the black community, mental health is till a taboo topic in particular. Black men refuse to be open about their mental health struggles and don't see therapy as a viable solution. Many do not see the value in opening up about their drama with a professional. They also don't feel the support from a therapist is genuine since they're paid to listen. It's unfortunately why the suicide rate for black men has significantly skyrocketed. They don't want to be perceived as weak or vulnerable since society already thinks the worst of them.

It'd be interesting to know more about how Oprah handled the situation.

It's very common for parents to struggle with their children coming out about their sexuality. The lack of support and understanding is still relevant today in the LGBTQ+ community and it's devastating.

Woman should be able to share their stories as survivors of abuse, and also should not be told to silence their voices. They deserve to heal properly.

The tragic underlying constant is that police brutality continues to enlist fear in young black men and women. None of us are safe when it comes to a man in a blue suit with silver bracelets. Black men in particular continue to be oppressed, and killed or beaten with no justice. If any justice is served in any capacity, it's long after their death. Breonna Taylor's killers still have yet to be arrested or convicted.

This idea of living in different Americas could not have been articulated any better. Everyone living in America has a different idea of what the American Dream would be in 2023 vs. 2003. That's only a 20 year difference but in the last century the idea of what America is and what it should be has drastically changed.

Frequently using these phrases is a part of the journalist within her that will never leave. Before anything else, Oprah is a journalist and part of being a journalist requires asking all the hard questions. This then is what allows Oprah to give an accurate analysis of the subject matter at hand. Leave it to Oprah to find out the the facts about any topic she has a conversation about.

In regards to "irreconcilable political trajectories", when Trump was president it caused nothing but panic and mayhem across the nation. He did not have this country's best interest at heart. He was against abortion and actively tried to have that right revoked, played a part in the wrongful conviction of the Central Park Five, was in cahootz with North Korea, and nearly got us all killed. Trump was an overall political disgrace during his presidency. And everyone who decided to vote for him, played a crucial part in jeoapordizing's the country's well being.

People from different countries come to America for a better life. Essentially they've envisioned the American dream that consists of the white-picket fence, happy family, cute dog, mom stays home withe kids, and dad's the breadwinner with a great job. Coming to a different country from another one only to find out this country has its fair share of issues, is extremely sexist, racist, and expensive can feel pretty discouraging. While there is freedom and opportunity to pursue the American Dream, it has become increasingly difficult over the years. Especially with the pandemic as well as inflation within the last 3 years alone.

Known as the most successful African American woman in history outside of Madame C.J. Walker who was the first African American self made millionaire. Unfortunately racism is inevitable not only for Americans, but many other marginalized communities. Oprah has always been very intentional with advocating against discrimination of any kind. More particularly for African Americans.

It's no secret had one of the most horrific upbringings that one could ever imagine. It's remarkable how despite the traumatic things she had to endure, she made a career for herself in television. Whether it was acting, news broadcast, and of course the infamous Oprah Winfrey Show. It takes true strength and courage to fight against all odds for a better life outside of abuse and tragedy.

Indeed, the Oprah Winfrey Show can be read as a key site through which “America,” as the dominant aspirational metaphor for “imagined community,”3 is reproduced (Epstein & Steinberg ,1998). For centuries, America has been this "imagined community in different facets" but it has evolved and depleted in many ways as well. Just when things seem progressive in certain aspects, we as nation fall short of making a sustainable living in peace.

I'm not a sports guru , and have slowly become a sports enthusiast since the Eagles lost the Superbowl this year. What I will note is that ESPN is the most streamed sports network in sports entertainment.

That's the irony behind it. One would think with America having a high view rate with how many families watch television, breaking even would be sufficient.

Copyright law needs to be taken into account with anything distributed to the public whether it's music or television programming and broadcast. networks.

It seemed like accumulating more signals in homes was contingent on proper licensing.

I've heard good things about this movie and is one I want to check out at some point.

To this day, OJ Simpson's trial is still the most talked about case outside of the Central Park Five. I still wonder if there is legitimate proof that OJ Simpson is guilty. I guess we'll never know.

Are we talking about HBO max the streaming service or the network of HBO overall?

The home population was heavily weighted at the time and even now. With more homes being spread about, then this allows for more multi-dimensional programming. Even now it still matters how many people in different homes in order to maximize regular programming for popular shows. Ratings and things of that nature are still very much taken into account. It's a factor into everything that's televised. Especially as the population grows domestically.

How to acquire proper marketing with the implementation of HDTV I imagine was crucial. Since UK didn't utilize digital satellite it makes sense as to how it affected the market value.

Inflation inevitably caused a price spike in everything, but cable is definitely more expensive now than ever. Now that streaming our available to us, we have more ways of watching things we would normally watch on cable. Cable isn't a necessity and can save a lot of money if it's one of the bills that needs to get cut.

The state of Pennsylvania has so much history. From being one of the thirteen colonies, Quakerism, the Declaration of Independence, the Liberty Bell and so much more. I'm glad to know I was born and raised here.

I'm always amazed at how far radio signals are able to travel.

It's fascinating how Europe played an important role in broadcasting and radio network. I found the comparison between reception being so poor here versus it being high quality in European systems.

Growing up, as a kid I use to hate how antennae was needed in order to regulate the quality of the visuals on screen. It made for a stressful viewing experience which is why sometimes my family and I would just watch DVD's. Internet was not as mainstream as it is now and streaming services didn't exist yet.

How did the GPO monitor if the amount of subscribers went over the standard limit of 100,000?

What exactly do the GPO BBC stand for and what was their significance in radio and broadcast television history?

This makes a lot of sense. Especially with the ammunition in weapons that were used during the war.

I'd imagine how hard it was to get a good signal, considering this was far before cell phones were invented. It's astounding that reception was generally good in most places.

Just like in Las Chicas De Cable.

Not to mention the high level of diversity that was implemented with a focus on black comedy and television with FOX.

Which is why FOX ultimately became the most successful outside of Disney. Fox was heavily invested in being the leading competitor with the Big Three.

Rosie O' Donnell is another one of my favorite tv show hosts. She's also a phenomenal actress and brilliant comedian.

And this is something I'm so glad is being recognized. In entertainment with people like Langston Hughes, Phillis Wheatley, and Maya Angelou, we are innovators in creative expression. Whether it's jazz, scatting, Rock 'n' Roll, televison, and production. As a black women pursuing a career in entertainment, I'm proud to know that my people were receiving the recognition they deserve on FOX. It reached so many people in so many different communities, but did wonders for the African American community. That's why all of these shows were successful and most of the main characters in these black shows, created them.

Two iconic black men in comedy that set the tone and are legends within their own right. In Living Color is still talked about to this day because of it's clever skits and infusion of satirical parodies. Carrie Ann Inaba and Jennifer Lopez got their start as professional dancers when they were Fly Girls on In Living Color.

Friends is a very nostalgic sitcom and it's legacy that lives on forever. It jumpstarted a lot of the casts' careers, but was also brilliantly centered around friendship. Each episode had a storyline to follow and we slowly learned about each individual character. Nothing felt forced and everything was organically done. It just demonstrated how Jennifer Aniston, Courtney Cox, David Schwimmer, and Matthew Perry were naturally talented.

I also appreciated the emphasis on strong black women who were career driven and educated. This highlights black women not only in television, but also how black women in real life can be funny, sexy, and successful.

I was waiting for living Single to be mentioned. Known as one of the key female innovators in hip hop, Queen Latifah made a name for herself as an MC and as an actress. Aside from Living Single, she also gave a heartwrenching performance in Set It Off alongside Vivica Fox and Jada Pinket Smith. Living Single also had one of the best theme songs in a black sitcom. A lot of black sitcoms at the time and in the early 2000s had quality theme songs. I'm currently watching Martin myself.

Family Ties is one of my favorite family sitcoms from the 80s. In my humble opinion, the 80s and the 90s were the best years for sitcoms. They were very diverse, original, heartfelt, real, and genuinely funny. The way that NBC was able to capitalize off of shows like Family Ties, Cheers is incredible. it's ashame because The Cosby show depicted a rare portrayal of an upper class African American family and was an important part of my childhood. Bill Cosby (temple alum) and Cliff Huxtable are two very different people.

Telemundo has become the more widely known network for Latino audiences. Aside from telenovelas, there are news broadcasts, and other shows that have encompassed the wide versatility in Telemundo. It more so provides an avenue of entertainment for Latino audiences.

Ellen DeGeneres is one of the most famous comedians and talk show hosts aside from Oprah Winfrey. People from all over in different audiences support and endorce her platform. While she herself is gay, she makes it a point to support everyone in who they are. She is known to be an advocate for learning and adapting to different cultures.

Aside from Disneyland in California and Disney World in Orlando, Florida, Disney has brought in more revenue than any of the major networks combined. When Disney merged with ABC it only enhanced Disney's popular reputation.

FOX News continue to be a major competitor in news broadcasting and overall entertainment. In February of this year, FOX ranked as the most watched media network with over 2 million viewers.

In the 80s Ronald Reagan's presidency was one the most influential moments in American history. Especially with his wife, Nancy Reagan's "Just Say No" campaign in 1986.

This relates to my earlier question about how marketing was monetized and brought to fruition specifically in the 80s without the use of social media.

Full House is iconic not just because it's one of the greatest sitcoms from the 90s. Kids were able to learn about life and how to navigate it when tragedy strikes. It also touched on a lot of issues that kids in different households face like abuse and domestic violence. Aside from the phenomenal acting and music, this show emphasized the importance of family. Why family sticks. by each other through thick and thin. How everyone deserves to be loved and treated with respect. Another thing I loved about this show was how it focused on conflict resolution. It will always be a classic and very dear to my heart.

I think women- centered comedies are the best. Simply because it's inspiring to see strong women take charge as whatever character they're playing. Like Grace and Frankie for instance, 2 Broke Girls, and Mom. All of these shows center around strong female lead characters.

How did they go about branding without social media as a main navigation tool? While I'm sure market campaigns were put in place what helped the Big Three be able to brand effectively and cohesively?

This is an interesting relationship between the cultural and industry. This idea of a power struggle makes a lot of sense in regards to the multi-channel transition.

What exactly was the Communications Act of 1934?

When did people stop using VCRs ?

Indeed, the Oprah Winfrey Show can be read as a key site through which “America,” as the dominant aspirational metaphor for “imagined community,”3 is reproduced (Epstein & Steinberg ,1998). For centuries, America has been this "imagined community in different facets" but it has evolved and depleted in many ways as well. Just when things seem progressive in certain aspects, we as nation fall short of making a sustainable living in peace.