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The Appeal of Watching Fictional Lives
15:29 - 20:21 (04:51)
This episode discusses the appeal of watching both affluent and struggling families in TV shows and how it allows the audience to really get to know the characters on a deeper level.
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TV shows with small ensemble casts often attract fans who are drawn to the characters' foibles and quirks, and who look for themselves in these characters.
15:29 - 17:24 (01:55)
Summary
TV shows with small ensemble casts often attract fans who are drawn to the characters' foibles and quirks, and who look for themselves in these characters. Favorites are often selected, even if viewers dislike some characters.
ChapterThe Appeal of Watching Fictional Lives
EpisodeSitcoms Part II
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The hosts discuss how classic sitcoms like Married with Children and The Jeffersons created relatable scenarios for viewers and offered a telescope into different demographics.
17:24 - 18:37 (01:12)
Summary
The hosts discuss how classic sitcoms like Married with Children and The Jeffersons created relatable scenarios for viewers and offered a telescope into different demographics.
ChapterThe Appeal of Watching Fictional Lives
EpisodeSitcoms Part II
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The podcast discusses how people enjoy watching both rich and working-class families on TV as it provides a peek into other people's lives.
18:37 - 20:21 (01:43)
Summary
The podcast discusses how people enjoy watching both rich and working-class families on TV as it provides a peek into other people's lives. It also mentions how it gives largely white Americans an opportunity to learn about others' way of living.