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For many of us, the only way we meet "dangerous" dogs is through
news reports about vicious attacks, and films and TV shows that
feature out-of-control versions of man's best friend. But there's
more to the Bad Dog's story than sensational headlines and movie
beasts. A deeper look at these representations reveals a villain
much closer to home. This book takes the reader on a rich journey
through depictions of violent dogs in popular media. It explores
how press accounts and screen stories transform canines into
bloodthirsty hunters, rabies-infested strays, ferocious fighters,
rogue law enforcement partners and diabolical pets, all adding up
to a frightening picture of our usually beloved companions. But,
when media tell the dangerous dog's story, it is often with a deep
connection to the person on the other end of the leash.
Jackie Gleason once said, ""Television critics are men who report
traffic accidents to eyewitnesses."" But aren't we all TV critics?
It's a question that overlooks the importance of professional
critics whose print and online columns reach large audiences. Their
work helps viewers engage with programming and shapes the
conversations that arise. This book covers more than five decades
of American criticism, from the early days to the present. Whether
praising or condemning programming trends, evaluating production
and ratings, analyzing storylines or weighing in on policy
decisions, a television critic's work is more than a consumer guide
- it is part of a rich history that offers an insightful view of
American culture.
Before the unprecedented televised presidential debates of 1960,
most Americans were able to relate to their leaders in little more
than an historical context. In the era of televised elections,
however, the media have allowed Americans to witness the paternal,
moral and intellectual qualities of their president up close.
Television has been so critical to this process of political
socialization that, for many Americans, the televised image of the
president is the president. As the acclaimed television drama ""The
West Wing"" demonstrates, fictional representations of the
presidency can also be significant civic forces. This book examines
how film and television drama contribute to shaping the presidency
and the way most Americans understand it, and particularly the
processes of political education. The text discusses ""The West
Wing's"" didactic potential, its representation of White House
politics, and its depiction of race and gender, with commentary on
how fictional representations of the presidency become important
elements of American political consciousness.
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