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Could satellite technology make TV programming truly global?
The advent of television indeed made our world a smaller place. So has the addition of satellite television and instant information helped created a more global community?
TELEVISION AND CULTURE
Television and culture have each affected the other in major ways. From epic historical moments to hilarious TV catch phrases, television and culture influence each other daily. In this section we'll examine the relationship between television and culture.
What's the real story?
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10 Completely Unrealistic TV RelationshipsSome TV relationships are simply too good to be true. Whatever it is that makes many well-known TV relationships seem improbable, we can't help but tune in, week after week, rerun after rerun, especially when it involves any of these 10. See more »
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10 Cult TV Hits that Originally Flopped
Have you ever invested hours and hours of watching a TV show, only to see it get canceled? Don't worry -- you're not alone. We've got 10 TV cult hits that had a tough time getting viewers in front of the tube. See more »
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10 Forensic Techniques Done Badly on TV
There is certainly no denying the appeal of forensic investigation TV shows. But there's also no denying these shows employ sloppy, even criminal, investigation techniques and often use tools and technology that would never fly in the real world. See more »
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10 Real-life Crimes That Became Fictional TV Episodes
Some real-life crime stories are sensational enough to get their own fictional treatment on television. Ladies and gentlemen, the stories you are about to read are true -- and the names are, too. See more »
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10 Shows That Changed TV Forever
The airwaves bring a variety of sports, sitcoms, dramas, news and reality shows into our homes. But the best shows punch through these genres to create -- well, something new. So what are some of the shows that changed the way we view TV? See more »
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10 TV Moments That Changed the World
Love it or hate it, you have to admit that TV is one of the most powerful forms of mass media in the Western world. But what are some of the most famous, world-changing TV moments? See more »
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10 TV Shows That Have Gained a Global Audience
Many American shows have gained an almost cult-like following abroad, thanks in part to the Internet and satellite technology. So which ones are the most popular? We highlight 10 of them here. See more »
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10 TV Technologies Making Movie Theaters Obsolete
Home theater technology is offering better and better picture and sound at lower and lower prices. When will the home viewing experience supplant theaters entirely? See more »
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10 Ways DVDs Have Changed the Film Industry
The invention of the DVD changed the media industry in ways that were unimaginable just a few decades earlier -- from the way media is produced and marketed to the way it generates revenue. What are some other effects of DVDs on the film industry? See more »
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10 Ways Television Has Changed Sports
Today, watching your favorite baseball or football game on television includes extra timeouts, more close-up shots and lots of instant replays. So how else has TV changed the sports we love to watch? See more »
