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<strong>My Co-Worker is on <em>Big Brother</em></strong> <br /> <em>Ann Johnson / Cal State University, Long Beach</em>

My Co-Worker is on Big Brother
Ann Johnson / Cal State University, Long Beach
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August 27, 2010

An academic reflects on her colleague’s participation on the reality show “Big Brother.”

<strong><em>Life</em>: Oprah Gone Wild</strong><br /><em> Janani Subramanian / University of Southern California</em>

Life: Oprah Gone Wild
Janani Subramanian / University of Southern California

Oprah’s flair for creating consumable emotions is situated as a domesticating force underscoring the anthropomorphic narrative in the Discovery Channel series, “Life.”

<strong>So Why Did Everybody Love Raymond? </strong><br /><em> Kelli Marshall / University of Toledo </em>

So Why Did Everybody Love Raymond?
Kelli Marshall / University of Toledo

A critical look at the similarities between Seinfeld and Everybody Loves Raymond and consideration of how the success of Everybody Loves Raymond is a nod to Seinfeldian conventions.

<strong>Meaningful Diversity:  Exploring Questions of Equitable Representation on Diverse Ensemble Cast Shows </strong><br /><em> Mary Beltran / University of Wisconsin – Madison </em>

Meaningful Diversity: Exploring Questions of Equitable Representation on Diverse Ensemble Cast Shows
Mary Beltran / University of Wisconsin – Madison

A thoughtful analysis of television networks’ promotional emphasis on diversity and how it may contribute to the belief that television is an equal-opportunity playing field.