Narrative (fictional) program

Select a narrative (fictional) program that is currently running, either on a television
outlet or streaming service. Select another television program from the same genre that ended
its run some time before 2000. (For example, if you select the current police drama “Blue
Bloods” airing on CBS, you might select “Dragnet” or “Adam-12”. If you need assistance selecting
a pre-2000 program, email me the name of the current show you want to watch and I can select
an older show for you.) Watch at least two different episodes of each television program.
Analyze what behaviors are repeatedly observed in each show, what influence these behaviors
may have on individuals who watch the program regularly, what stereotypes are reinforced by
the program, and what long-term effects may result from the program. Discuss how the two
programs compare in stereotypes, and what this might suggest about how their respective time
periods view social issues.