Finally Today - Comparing and contrasting Television from the past and today?

Comparing and contrasting Television from the past and today?

I have to write a compare and contrast essay on the history of television shows. I have to pick out main points for the body paragraphs. So far I have: -Television shows today are much more violent. -More raunchier, more sexual. -Foul language. -Reality shows/Instant celebrity. Any other ideas? And does anyone know where I can find research for my main points? Like statistics and such?

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Black and white versus color Special effects Shows are more graphic in many ways - including those plastic surgery shows There are more cartoons geared toward teenagers and adults Way more channels to suit the needs of the population - pretty much everyone can find a show they enjoy whether it be Forensic Files, Rachel Ray, or the Home Shopping Network. In regards to the more sexual part you wrote - On I Love Lucy, Lucy and Ricky slept in separate beds since it was inappropriate to show them in bed together back then. I will check on some research.
Drama versus comedy I tend to think of this as the golden age of TV Drama: Rescue me, Lost, Deadwood, The Riches and others are breaking new ground. But the golden age of Comedy was the 50's with Andy, Dick and Lucy Also the expansion of choices because of Cable