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Network Television:
NBC vs. FOX
To most people in the United States, television programming is identical with network programming. There are about 750 commercial television stations in the country and almost every single one of these stations are affiliated with one of the four major networks: ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX (Today 3).Two of the major networks, NBC and FOX, have different style programming techniques to target different age categories. The NBC network focuses on the interests of middle-aged people in their programming line-up, while the FOX network uses a comical approach to target a younger audience.
Television can be educative, informative and entertaining, as well as misleading. ...
The different programming techniques
In the final analysis, network executives say, the public determines what will be on the air (Today 9). The audiences of the networks basically make the network. The FOX network tends to air shows that are more appealing to a comical audience. ...
FOX morning programs are not the typical morning news shows and talk shows. ... The FOX network usually airs shows such as “Cosby,” “Grace Under Fire,” “Montel Williams,” and “Real TV” (Datebook). ... The programs are all intended for the younger audience that would rather watch the network that has comedy shows and entertaining talk shows instead of the same old news time after time. ... It is an escape from the reality shows that are seen on NBC and other networks. ... ” The Cosby show is a reality television sitcom about a normal family facing everyday issues. ...
Proceeding the afternoon cartoons, which are basically the only cartoons that are shown on this network, at five and five thirty there are more classic shows that are all finished producing new seasons of episodes. ... The FOX network does not air a usual five or six o’clock news broadcast. For the duration of news time, FOX airs the same three sometimes four shows from six until eight. ... Kelley, marks Calista Flockharts debut in a network television series. In this sophisticated hybrid, she portrays Harvard graduate Ally McBeal, a woman who finds success inside the courtroom but fumbles outside in her pursuit of personal happiness (“FOX net”). ... The news on the FOX network is short and straight to the point. This particular network is not prestigiously known for their news. ... The network keeps it viewers by ensuring them the news will be brief and straight to the point and over in an hour.
The NBC network has a different approach in programming to draw in their viewers. ... This network’s morning program is solely dedicated to the “Today Show” (Datebook). ...
Following the morning news broadcast, is only one short hour of NBC’s newest morning show, “House Calls” (Datebook).
Approximate Word count = 2238
Approximate Pages = 9
(250 words per page double spaced)
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