Occassionally I hope to post blogs that look at the way in which film speaks to societal issues….which are studied by historians. In other words, we will look at the way films, such as Mildred Pierce (starring Joan Crawford), which was released into the theaters at the close of World War Two, sent a clear message to women that if they continued to desire a working life outside of the home, bad things would happen and success would not be possible. It is interesting to write about the ways in which films work to infuence the way in which society sees itself.
There is a new television show I thought I would tell you about. Underground is currently showing first run episodes on WGNA, Wednesdays at 10:00PM. Underground is 4 episodes into its first season and I must admit I was skeptical when I heard about this show. I worried it would not be historically accurate. I … More TV Show Worth Checking Out
Advertising, in one form or another, has been around since the beginning of civilization. There is no way to know when it actually began, but one can argue advertising was set in motion when that first merchant selling his goods, at the first market, placed a sign on his merchandise to inform buyers of the … More From Slavery to Present Day: The Evolution of African Americans in Advertising
The television show “Julia” was my very first favorite show. I was almost five years old when the program first aired on tv and when I headed to first grade….well, of course I carried my “Julia” lunchbox with great pride. I had no idea that some 35 plus years later I would be asked to … More An Historical Myth: Julia as a Groundbreaking Television Show
I know this post has nothing to do with “traveling” but I have been asked to include some of my ideas about film history for one of my younger followers who is interested in film studies. We had been talking about early films and their impact on society so I thought this would be of … More Early Films and Their Impact on Society
American History for Travelers 