Ad Perfect | Ocala.com | Star-Banner | Ocala, FL
Opinion
Home > Opinion > Blogs > Frame 37

Ocala.com Bloggers

Broken News
Bill Thompson
Digital Editor
Eric Barnes
Frame 37
Ocala.com Multimedia
Marion Politics
Newsroom
Observations
Naseem S. Miller
OcalaDay
Joe Byrnes
Read My E-Mail
Allen Parson
Running Wide Open
Joe Vanhoose
Speaking of Business...
Dr. Philip R. Geist
The Bowling Blog
Debbie Whitten
The Green Zone
Dave Rhea
The Sports Blog
Gregory Broome
What is that?
Newsroom
 Search Blogs
 
      
 Blog Archives
 
      
 The TV News by Jo Clifford
 
Location: BlogsWebster University Business Experts    
Posted by: Webster University 6/25/2007
Is it really the business of TV news to report nonstop murder after murder after murder? It’s as though the news media has become our latest version of reality TV. I find it disconcerting that our news media is seemingly so obsessed with reporting these murders, as though there were no other newsy stories in the world to report. I’m tired of hearing about Hilton and Lohan. I’m weary of Nancy and Greta with their nonstop questioning of “experts.”  I long for real and unbiased news during those peak hours when I am mostly likely to sit for a bit and channel surf. What is happening in the world in other countries besides Iraq and Iran? I’d like to know the truth about immigration, the war, the economy, and would like to hear less about Angelina Jolie’s snubbing Fox channel. I don’t need the news to entertain me – there are other programs on TV that fulfill that obligation. I just want the news. The real, informative, and truthful news. Surely there are newsworthy stories in the world somewhere for the telling. 
Permalink |  Trackback

Comments (2)   Add Comment
Re: The TV News by Jo Clifford    By Nicki Nance on 6/26/2007
Sadly murder sells. In the 40's there were a few horror movies made each year. Now there are hundreds each year. Reruns of Law and Order and CSI are "ripped from the headlines." So art imitates life and life imitates art. I'm glad we have an endless number of satellite stations. I might not be able to find even one good late movie, but I do have the news I choose.

Re: The TV News by Jo Clifford    By Karen Fattorosi on 7/6/2007
Yes Jo, there are newsworthy stories that are begging for the telling. Unfortunately, the news business has become an integral part of the entertainment industry and shows its influence. There is little, if any, discernible difference between "ABC News" and "Entertainment Tonight" in format, story time allotment, sponsorship, and presentation.


Your name:
Title:
Comment:
Add Comment   Cancel