Develops an analytic scheme for identifying and discussing major forms of the long-lived game show genre. Finds that recent generic refinements have been instituted to take advantage of the economic and regulatory conditions governing fringe television. (NKA)

Analyzes the discourse of news programs on U.S. network television to show that, through a particular set of linguistic choices, major socioeconomic developments are ascribed to individuals, while politics and economics appear to function as logical entities in isolation from each other. (JD)

Explores viewing of reruns from four eras, and identifies rerun viewer types from a sample of 489 people aged 15 to 92. Reports that rerun viewer types are heterogeneous in terms of rerun eras and content preferences. Finds that younger groups watch reruns from past eras more than older viewers. (MM)

Argues that texts may be especially rhetorically effective when the content, the medium used to convey the content, and the real life experiences that make the content relevant are formally or structurally similar. Suggests that formal linkage creates rhetorical effect, and uses Burke's theory of forms to explain the effect of formal links. (MS)

Extends previous applications of expectancy-value theory to gratifications research in a study of student exposure to television news. Findings suggest that expectancy-value and gratification-seeking orientations are highly related but distinctly different judgments. Discusses issues in research on emotion-cognition and problems in attitude…

Reports that viewing sitcoms and game shows can be beneficial to mental health, but viewing soap operas can be harmful. (FL)

Describes a study measuring the amount and kind of violence and sex presented in prime time music videos during a seven-week period. Compares sex and violence on music television to known data on conventional TV. (MS)

Compares the content of female candidates' political spot ads with that of ads for a control group of male candidates in similar contests. Concludes that the biggest differences were in images, with females less likely to stress strength and more likely to stress compassion. (FL)

Reveals that reporters and news managers agreed on the extent of participation that reporters should have in making 23 of 38 types of decisions. (FL)

Indicates that respondents preferred private ownership of a cable television system, but notes that the results may reflect a lack of awareness on the part of respondents about their options. (FL)

Concludes that the amount of foreign news presented on network newscasts has remained constant over a 10-year period. Indicates also that major domestic events lead to reduced foreign coverage by television networks. (FL)

A whimsical personal narrative that explores the image educators have of prime time television and its effect on the author. (CRH)

Surveyed 140 adults to examine motivation for watching television. Results showed entertainment was the most frequently cited reason for watching television, followed by learning things and passing time. Life stage was related to five motives and indicated television was a way of seeking intellectual or social involvement. (JAC)

Concludes that adolescent aggression increases with perceived reality of television violence. (FL)

Where once teachers were trained to use instructional television effectively, there is a new need--to train teachers to use commercial television for positive student intellectual and emotional development. An inservice training model is suggested. (Author/ER)