landscape

How All in the Family Changed the TV Landscape

All in the Family is roundly considered a touchstone for television achievement now, but when it debuted 50 years ago, even the network carrying it hoped it would fizzle quickly and unnoticed. CBS put an army of operators at phone lines expecting a barrage of complaints from offended middle Americans demanding its cancellation. Those calls didn’t come. What came was a deluge of support from people hoping this mid-season replacement was a permanent addition to the network’s lineup. The premiere episode contained a considerable list of “television firsts.” One of these rarities continues to remain scarce on network TV: creator…
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Jurassic World 3 Story Being Adapted to Reflect Post-2020 Landscape

Jurassic World: Dominion star Jeff Goldblum has revealed that there are post-production changes afoot for the movie’s plot which are being deliberately designed to make it more meaningful in a post-pandemic era. Goldblum, who has reprised his role as Dr. Ian Malcolm for the upcoming dino sequel alongside Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Neill and Laura Dern, says that his Jurassic Park mathematician has always been vocal about the kind of scientific outlook and philosophy that has become a focus for many people during the events of 2020. “There are things that my character talks about, has always talked…
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How Wynonna Earp’s Wayhaught Has Changed The TV Landscape

We set the stage: It is the Wynonna Earp midseason finale. Two people, who have gone through hell and high water at each other’s side, make a decision to bind themselves to the other. It’s a choice grounded in love, kindness, understanding, and hope for a better future. The only difference is that this love is shared between two women who, in addition to battling literal demons, have also battled harmful LGBTQ tropes like “Bury Your Gays” and come out on top in spite of it—bulletproof vests sometimes included. Bury Your Gays: A History aka When Queer Stories Don’t Include…
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