TV NEWS 11.30

• Will & Grace to pay tribute to I Love Lucy (Newsweek)
• The Mandalorian's "Baby Yoda" continues to storm the Internet (CNET)
• Uproxx names its best shows of the decade (Uproxx)
• Supergirl's Melissa Benoist opens up about her domestic violence story (Dark Horizons)
• Flashback: Adele saves Thanksgiving on Saturday Night Live (YouTube)

WEEK 15: the Office

The Office (2005-2013, NBC)

WEEK 15: The Office
MON 11.25/WED 11.27 (NO CLASS: THANKSGIVING)
CLASS: Multimedia presentations
INFOGRAPHIC (FINAL DRAFT; EMAIL TO DHDELAO@GMAIL.COM by 5 P.M.)*

*NOTE MONDAY DUE DATE

UPCOMING:

WEEK 16: Glee
MON 12.2/WED 12.4
CLASS: Reading discussion; Multimedia presentations
DUE: REFLECTION 6

WEEK 17: Modern Family
MON 12.9 (LAST REGULAR CLASS MEETING)
CLASS: Course wrap-up

FINAL EXAM MEETING TIMES:

SEC. 1-
WEEK 17: Modern Family
WED 12.11
TIME: 8:15 – 9:00 a.m. @ Whispers (next to the Hammer Theater)
DUE: ENGLISH DEPARTMENT ASSESSMENT (SUBMIT VIA CANVAS BY 5 P.M.)

SEC. 35-
WEEK 18: Stranger Things 
FRI 12.13
TIME: 9:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., LOCATION: TBA
DUE: ENGLISH DEPARTMENT ASSESSMENT (SUBMIT VIA CANVAS BY 5 P.M.)

TELEVISION NEWS 11.19

• Claim: Just hours after launch, Disney+ accounts found on the Dark Web, but Disney disputes (CNBC)
• A historian fact-checks season 3 of The Crown (USA Today)
• Netflix sees "little to no impact" from Disney+ launch (CNBC)
• Amazon has already green-lit season 2 of its Lord of the Rings (Variety)
• The best show of the decade according to Time? Twin Peaks: The Return (Time)

WEEK 14: Will & Grace

Will & Grace (First iteration: 1998-2006, NBC)

WEEK 14: Will & Grace
MON 11.18/WED 11.20
CLASS: Multimedia presentations; Writers workshop
DUE: INFOGRAPHIC (DRAFT 1; BRING 1 HARD COPY OR AN ELECTRONIC VERSION)

UPCOMING:

WEEK 15: The Office
MON 11.25/WED 11.27 (NO CLASS: THANKSGIVING)
CLASS: Multimedia presentations
INFOGRAPHIC (FINAL DRAFT; EMAIL TO DHDELAO@GMAIL.COM by 5 P.M.)*

*NOTE MONDAY DUE DATE

WEEK 16: Glee
MON 12.2/WED 12.4
CLASS: Reading discussion; Multimedia presentations
DUE: REFLECTION 6

WEEK 17: Modern Family
MON 12.9 (LAST REGULAR CLASS MEETING)
CLASS: Course wrap-up

FINAL EXAM MEETING TIMES:

SEC. 1-
WEEK 17: Modern Family
WED 12.11
TIME: 7:15 – 9:00 a.m., LOCATION: TBA
DUE: ENGLISH DEPARTMENT ASSESSMENT (SUBMIT VIA CANVAS BY 5 P.M.)

SEC. 35-
WEEK 18: Stranger Things 
FRI 12.13
TIME: 9:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., LOCATION: TBA
DUE: ENGLISH DEPARTMENT ASSESSMENT (SUBMIT VIA CANVAS BY 5 P.M.)

TELEVISION NEWS 11.16

• "May contain outdated cultural depictions": Disney+ adds disclaimers to some classic films (Newsweek)
• Hallmark to expand its holiday features beyond Christmas (Forbes)
• HBO Max developing Friends reunion special (TheHollywoodReporter)
• Spongebob Squarepants spinoff coming to Netflix (TheVerge) 
• American television has a record number of LGBTQ characters this season (CNN)

WEEK 13: Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993-1999, Syndicated)

WEEK 13: Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
MON 11.11 (NO CLASS: VETERANS DAY)/WED 11.13 
CLASS: Multimedia presentations

UPCOMING:

WEEK 14: Will & Grace
MON 11.18/WED 11.20
CLASS: Multimedia presentations; Writers workshop
DUE: INFOGRAPHIC (DRAFT 1; BRING 1 HARD COPY OR AN ELECTRONIC VERSION)

WEEK 15: The Office
MON 11.25/WED 11.27 (NO CLASS: THANKSGIVING)
CLASS: Multimedia presentations
INFOGRAPHIC (FINAL DRAFT; EMAIL TO DHDELAO@GMAIL.COM by 5 P.M.)*

*NOTE MONDAY DUE DATE

WEEK 16: Glee
MON 12.2/WED 12.4
CLASS: Reading discussion; Multimedia presentations
DUE: REFLECTION 6

WEEK 17: Modern Family
MON 12.9 (LAST REGULAR CLASS MEETING)
CLASS: Course wrap-up

FINAL EXAM MEETING TIMES:

SEC. 1-
WEEK 17: Modern Family
WED 12.11
TIME: 7:15 – 9:00 a.m., LOCATION: TBA
DUE: ENGLISH DEPARTMENT ASSESSMENT (SUBMIT VIA CANVAS BY 5 P.M.)

SEC. 35-
WEEK 18: Stranger Things 
FRI 12.13
TIME: 9:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., LOCATION: TBA
DUE: ENGLISH DEPARTMENT ASSESSMENT (SUBMIT VIA CANVAS BY 5 P.M.)

INFOGRAPHIC: The Evolution of LGBTQ Representation on TV

Though gay characters on TV are commonplace today, it has taken over 40 years reach this point. In fact, for decades gayness was invisible on television. Over time, however, as American attitudes evolved, television landscapes eventually became friendlier to homosexuals. Gays on TV have developed from their broadly-drawn caricatures to fully-realized, three-dimensional characters.

For this assignment, you will create an infographic highlighting the evolution of LGBT characters on TV. Additionally, in order to provide historical context for these characters, your timeline should be punctuated with real-life events in the gay rights movement (e.g. the Stonewall riots, the assassination of Harvey Milk, Prop 8).

Infographics are most easily utilized in PowerPoint (or a comparable program). Additionally, if you are experienced in it, you may also utilize Photoshop or Illustrator. This assignment must be delivered electronically.

Requirements:

• Highlight six programs AND at least four historical LGBTQ milestones
• The infographic's subheading must articulate your thesis
• Include a works cited page

A well-executed infographic will:

• Have a title that articulates the purpose of the assignment
• Contain a concise thesis as the subheading—important
• Highlight only those characters that best illustrate TV's evolving view of of LGBTQ characters
• Be designed in a way that enhances the subject matter
• Visually translate historical events and milestones in a clear and enlightening manner

Due:
WED 11.20: DRAFT 1 - BRING 1 HARD COPY OR AN ELECTRONIC VERSION)
MON 11.25: INFOGRAPHIC (FINAL DRAFT; EMAIL TO DHDELAO@GMAIL.COM by 5 P.M.)*

*NOTE MONDAY DUE DATE 

TELEVISION NEWS 11.5

• Live in Front of a Studio Audience to return with a holiday episodes of All in the Family and Good Times (TVLine)
• Demand for Apple+ has been tepid after debut (Dark Horizons)
• Coming soon: Season 2 of Nailed It! Holiday! (YouTube)
• Disney+ debuts in one week ... and it still won't be available  on Amazon Fire TV (Multichannel)
• Jennifer Aniston takes a Friends quiz on The Graham Norton Show (YouTube)

WEEK 12: Twin Peaks

Twin Peaks (First iteration: 1990-1991, ABC)

WEEK 12: Twin Peaks
MON 11.4/WED 11.6
CLASS: Multimedia presentations; Lecture—“Infographics 101” and “LGBT on TV: A Brief History”
DUE: REFLECTION 5

UPCOMING:

WEEK 13: Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
MON 11.11 (NO CLASS: VETERANS DAY)/WED 11.13 
CLASS: Writers workshop
DUE: INFOGRAPHIC (DRAFT 1; BRING 1 HARD COPY OR AN ELECTRONIC VERSION)

WEEK 14: Will & Grace
MON 11.18/WED 11.20
CLASS: Reading discussion; Multimedia presentations
DUE: INFOGRAPHIC (FINAL DRAFT; EMAIL TO DHDELAO@GMAIL.COM by 5 P.M.)

WEEK 15: The Office
MON 11.25/WED 11.27 (NO CLASS: THANKSGIVING)
CLASS: Reading discussion; Multimedia presentations

WEEK 16: Glee
MON 12.2/WED 12.4
CLASS: CAUSE AND EFFECT; Reading discussion; Multimedia presentations
DUE: REFLECTION 6

WEEK 17: Modern Family
MON 12.9 (LAST REGULAR CLASS MEETING)
CLASS: Course wrap-up

FINAL EXAM MEETING TIMES:

SEC. 1-
WEEK 17: Modern Family
WED 12.11
TIME: 7:15 – 9:00 a.m., LOCATION: TBA
DUE: ENGLISH DEPARTMENT ASSESSMENT (SUBMIT VIA CANVAS BY 5 P.M.)

SEC. 35-
WEEK 18: Stranger Things 
FRI 12.13
TIME: 9:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., LOCATION: TBA
DUE: ENGLISH DEPARTMENT ASSESSMENT (SUBMIT VIA CANVAS BY 5 P.M.)

TELEVISION NEWS 11.2

• Shock: HBO passes on Game of Thrones prequel (CNET)
• Full trailer: Netflix's The Witcher, starring Henry Cavill (YouTube)
• NBC's Peacock may be a free service (Dark Horizons)
• HBO Max announces Greg Berlanti-backed Green Lantern series (Forbes)
• An actor's experience on a paranormal reality TV show leaves him rattled (HuffPost)