Hello Section!
Here are some questions for discussion this week that focus primarily on Spigel’s “Silent TV” article and our screenings.
1.) What different definitions of “noise” does Spigel give us? What about definitions of “silent”? What are these words actually referring to with regards to the political/cultural context surrounding TV in the late 50’s and early 60’s?
2.) How did Ernie Kovacs (supposedly?) create TV art? How is the “Silent Episode” artistic? What about our other screenings? Make a case for and/or against Kovacs or another screening as artistic.
3.) How was TV art still enmeshed within commercial interests?
Please keep in mind that this week is our last section and set of office hours before your first paper is due! Be prepared with any questions you have about the essay topics and writing for Wednesday. I’m going to leave time for them in section, but if you don’t come with questions, then we won’t have anything to talk about.
Cheers,
Josh
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