Name: The conscience of television
Uploaded: 2011-09-16T15:12:27Z
Duration: 12 min 55 s
Description: TV executive Lauren Zalaznick thinks deeply about pop television. Sharing results of a bold study that tracks attitudes against TV ratings over five decades, she makes a case that television reflects who we truly are -- in ways we might not have expected.

TV executive Lauren Zalaznick thinks deeply about pop television. Sharing results of a bold study that tracks attitudes against TV ratings over five decades, she makes a case that television reflects who we truly are -- in ways we might not have expected.

Lauren Zalaznick: The conscience of television

The conscience of television

Television reflects the nation's moral, political, and emotional states, acting as a mirror to societal values and shifts.

Analysis of 50 years of top Nielsen-rated shows reveals TV's evolution aligns with societal changes in attitudes and beliefs.

From inspiration to judgment, TV genres' popularity maps onto historical events, showcasing the medium's role in shaping conscience.