The authors of Visual Culture use The Cosby Show (1984-1992) as an example for the tricky reality of television programs. What arguments do they make about this show and others? What does it show about African-American culture in the 1980's and 90's? What does it hide?
Artwork featured on The Cosby Show set:
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| Varnette Honeywood |
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| Ellis Wilson |
In the "Key Debate" discussion, the authors refer to John Hartley's arguments about a "post-broadcast" era of television? Are we now living in this era? What are the positive and negative arguments about this era?
What is the relationship between this YouTube video and "broadcast" TV?
And, finally, in arguments about the reality of television, what are we to make of "Reality TV"?
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