Talk Show Tension Jerry, Jerry, Jerry… Everyday, this chant is heard by millions of people watching the now infamous talk show, Jerry Springer. Even though just a few years ago, most people regarded these shows as ridiculous, now this chant is recognized and adored by many people in society. The most parsimonious explanation for this is that the shows now have more interesting and captivating topics. The premise of most episodes of these shows has changed greatly over the past few years; The topics have moved away from large scale social issues, like homosexuality and cancer, to relationship and familial issues, like adultery and mothers who are too flirtatious with their daughter's boyfriends. Many people would argue that the issues being presented now are not as interesting or captivating as the older issues. However, after watching an old episode and a new episode, most people agree that the emotions displayed by the guests in the newer shows are more visible, with actions such as onstage yelling and fighting.
The general emotional content of the episodes has changed from sadness to anger. From a psychological standpoint, there are many influences that cause extreme anger to be displayed by the guests on talk shows. Imagine being a guest on the Jerry Springer show, as you walk onto the stage you see the large audience chanting those infamous words. You sit down next to your fiancée not knowing what to expect, you are nervous and anxious. Finally, Jerry says those terrible words, So, don't you have something to tell your fiancé? She turns to you, looks into your eyes and says, Remember about a month ago when I disappeared at that party at your house?
Well, that night your brother and me left the party early. I'm sorry, I have been sleeping with your brother for the past month. Suddenly, the anxiousness that you experienced is gone and replaced by anger, intense anger. You turn to Jerry as he asks you, Wow, she has been cheating with your brother, how does this make you feel? Your anger only gets more intense, you ramble to your ex-fiancée and ask her how she could do such a thing. Again, Jerry interrupts the moment and yells into the microphone, Alright lets get the brother out here!
As you see your brother walk through the door, you again hear that irritating chant echoing through the crowd.
When asked "What is the trashiest show on television?" I wouldn't doubt that the majority of the population would agree that it was The Jerry Springer Show. The show deals with people and there issues in the way like many other self-help shows do, for example Oprah or Dr. Phil, but the issues that are dealt with are quite different. Although one may argue that the people on The Jerry Springer Show are simply freaks, a sociologist would say that the issues on the show are dysfunctions of society and this show is an outlet for them to show off their abnormality. We must first understand the life of Jerry Springer to analyze his role on the show. Without a doubt, the show affects the morals and norms of society along with our perception of class, gender, and sexuality. Another important aspect is the role of the audience on the show and how that effects the roles of the guests.
...e the beginning of time, Television has been one the most influential pieces of media that the world has ever encountered. Bravo TV’s hit number one reality television show, The Real Housewives of Atlanta, deals with the everyday lives of modern-day “housewives”. When speaking of these women and their family life, the show shows its viewers that family life in modern times is dramatic, full of misrepresentations of how people are perceived, and how fame comes at the cost of family. The show stands strong with the critics and its faithful viewers around the world. Clearly, the show is not going astray anytime soon. Families who watch the show will eat up the drama and prays that their families never deal with those petty types of problems. The world will keep spinning in the television cycle, and drama will continue to invade the homes of millions of Americans.
Reality television shows dominate many television networks today. There are reality television shows enjoyed by virtually every age-group. However, many people are unaware of the truth behind reality television shows. They are unaware of the planning and prearranged situations that occur in most "reality" shows. Reality television shows pose some important detriments for society, which include presenting contrived situations as reality, promoting unethical values, and presenting humiliation as a form of entertainment.
The Jerry Springer Show was first unveiled in 1991 by Springer. It began as a news talk show that was politically oriented and conversed about topics that were current issues within society, such as healthcare and gun control. The show was similar to many other television shows and lacked variety and spunk. The show was competing with other daytime programs and received low ratings, impelling them to take a new direction in order to attract interest and capture further attention from new viewers. The show became more provocative and rebuilt itself upon a foundation providing it’s audience...
“Here comes Honey Boo Boo” is the epiphany and not to mention the most idiotic of reality TV. Reality television in itself is a destructive type of entertainment that people seem to enjoy very much. It usually consists of people who are new to the television world, a large amount of arguments or challenges, or a set of people doing funny things. The amount of stupidity that flows out these shows is so colossal that it actually can affect how you think. Most of the reality shows you can find while channel surfing are scripted or edited in a way to grab your attention. They are essentially fake, this is causing the people of our nation to believe untrue bits of information and life lessons that would not occur in the real world.
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I had always thought it was normal for women on reality TV shows to be screaming at and insulting each other, but I had never considered the thought that this was not a reflection of how people actually acted until Miss Representation showed me various reality TV shows depicting women at their worst. I had also never questioned why shows hosted by a female were typically about home improvement or cooking and why there were very few shows that did have women taking the spotlight without being sexualized. Even though I had never consciously recognized this, somewhere in my subconscious I had accepted all of the misogyny, and it had influenced my current thought
The target audience are mainly adults who are not the household shopper. It is aired later on in the evening, due to its adult content. TV3 works together with its competitors and uses the echo pre echo method to distribute TV audiences evenly. The show has all the main elements of a celebrity talk show but structures them differently. It is structured in a way, in which there is more focus towards the celebrities, other than anything else. This structure would make the show more appealing to the target audience, who are there to watch a celebrity talk show, where they would like to hear the celebrities talk. Several production techniques were used to contribute towards the audience’s appeal. The camera work was used to display emotions and create immersion. Very little visual effects were used, to prevent distraction from the celebrities. The lighting was drastically changed during the performance, to add focus on the performer. Sound was used to create a positive atmosphere and was also used to make the audience feel immersed. Finally vision mixing and editing assisted in providing more detail as to what is being discussed, making it easier for the audience to understand as to what is going on. Therefore these production techniques assist in easier viewing, which makes the show more appealing to the target
Another theme seen all over today is the fighting between two men or woman for the love of a woman or man. So many television episodes have been designated for this theme because of its popularity with the media. Jerry Springer is just one example. So many people enjoy this show because of the violence that is shown when two people are fighting, especially two girls for one man. I think it's rather stupid though because there are plenty other men or women in this world that one could desire.
In today 's generation, millions of television shows have been created to entertain the general public. Whether it be cartoons, dramas, comedies, chick flicks, or reality t.v., I guarantee there is a show that each person enjoys watching. One particular genre appears to be the most viewed from a television screen, which is reality television. It is evident that the general population enjoys watching lives unfold and the various interactions between characters in reality television. For example, in Keeping Up With The Kardashians, the main characters in the family, (Kim, Kourtney, Khloe, Kris, Bruce (Caitlyn), Kylie, and Kendall) all fight like cats and dogs and stay angry at each other over something incredibly minute. The extent to which this show is dramatized is
For an unusual access into the history of television, there is nothing much that got in the way of that; story telling was all that is to it. The Sopranos could not have existed but thanks to HBO’s pay-subscription model. Each and every one of these stories, woven through several episodes, is meant to entertain and amuse, but also to challenge and provoke an audience. They can, at best, provoke the viewers; if not to the point of discussions, probably to the point of reasoning about who we are, how we exist, and what is it about our society we live in and the individual circumstances that make it
Bio-Psychologists study the principles of biology as it relates to the comprehension of psychology in the field neuroscience that underlies ones emotions, ideology, and actions (Brittanica). Based upon the conduction of research, the relationship between the brain and ones behavior extends to the physiological process in one’s intellect. Scientists are cognizant that neurotransmitters function as a significant role in mood regulation and other aspects of psychological problems including depression and anxiety. A biological perspective are relevant to psychology in three techniques including: the comparative method, physiology, and the investigation of inheritance (Saul Mc. Leod).
Prior to starting research to find answers, I thought that shows were hypercritical because they wanted to gain more viewers. I thought that shows started as being genuine, but since they got no reaction they started to cause their own drama. Like the quote “Money moves mountains”, shows do what is necessary to keep their shows on air. What a better way than drama? Drama attracts viewers, even if the viewers are talking smack about it they still come back to watch it, even if it’s just watching the show to criticize. It gets them to be known on social media and that gets them publicity. Most reality shows on air always have drama. I wasn't sure if I was right or wrong, but I wanted to find out.
Talk shows are becoming increasingly popular and widespread forms of entertainment, however the underlying premise behind these shows which was originally the idea of empowering individuals and allowing them to share their experiences, has been replaced by a focus on celebrity figures and largely insignificant matters of public interest. The Ellen Degeneres show is a contemporary talk show which although does include therapeutic narratives of disadvantaged individuals including Ellen’s own struggle with discrimination, is mainly comprised of the disclosing of intimate details of celebrity lives. Through her use of humour in dealing with issues of a more serious nature, Ellen provides social commentary which effectively reaches a wide audience and has the potential to incite debate regarding certain social issues. However, it has been suggested that talk shows, in particular the Ellen Degeneres show, do not bring about substantive political or social change due to their narrow focus on the individual experience rather than the larger social issues which cause this type of behaviour. Therefore, although the Ellen Degeneres show may appear to be reworking dominant ideologies held by society, which often discriminate against minorities such as gays and lesbians, this merely distracts the public from the fact that the show is inadvertently reinforcing these ideas through it’s target audience and the limited way in which these issues are dealt with.
A second reason for people’s love of reality television, is the fact that reality TV can stir the viewer’s emotions. “While some cheer for their favorite celebrity on Dancing with the Stars….” (Lehmann). “ Or cry with joy watching Say Yes to the Dress…” ( Lehmann). These are just two of many example quotes that show that people sometimes get very emotional by simply watching other people live out their lives so publicly. Many people id...