Summary: Alex and Nick go off the beaten path to discuss the influence of the television medium on both cultures and people. We take a look at a few interesting case studies that have affected us personally, and the world we live in.<br> <br> Which television stories have had a major impact on our lives? What about representation, international exports, and other cultures? Why is television much more than just an "idiot box"?<br> From The Simpsons to Star Trek, diversity to social relevance, Paper Team takes a look at a few interesting case studies illustrating television's impact.<br> <br> This episode is by no means an exhaustive discussion on the subject (people have done entire PhDs on it), merely a conversation starter through specific examples and themes.<br> <br> SHOWNOTES<br> <br> Content<br> 1 - What is the most influential TV show of all time? (00:55)<br> 2 - A few words on diversity and representation on TV (15:03)<br> 3 - Exports, adaptations, and the influence of international shows (25:24)<br> 4 - TV's social and personal impact (35:02)<br> Takeaway and next week's topic (46:50)<br> <br> Links<br> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-T5eSUm-js">Bush v. Simpsons (Video)</a><br> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4v7XXSt9XRM">Kodos and Kang's Two-Party System (Video)</a><br> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKqeCXBilVE">Homer owns the Denver Broncos (Video)</a><br> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20200214175822/https://vimeo.com/154727398">The Simpsons' Movie References (Video)</a><br> <a href="http://memory-alpha.wikia.com/wiki/Irish_Unification_of_2024">Irish Unification of 2024</a><br> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170610221822/https://www.nasa.gov/topics/technology/features/star_trek.html">NASA's Science of Star Trek</a><br> <a href="http://www.npr.org/2011/01/17/132942461/Star-Treks-Uhura-Reflects-On-MLK-Encounter">Nichelle Nichols reflects on MLK Encounter</a><br> <a href="http://memory-alpha.wikia.com/wiki/Lucille_Ball">Lucille Ball & Star Trek</a><br> <a href="http://www.ex-astris-scientia.org/inconsistencies/homosexuality.htm">Homosexuality portrayal in Star Trek</a><br> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20181225042343/https://nerdist.com/the-writers-panel-243-dawsons-creek/">Dawson's Creek at ATX (The Writers Panel)</a><br> <a href="http://www.martinwinckler.com/spip.php?article468">Les Miroirs Obscurs - Martin Winckler</a><br> <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4658458/reference">"Indians on TV" (1x04 - Master of None)</a><br> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20171001153436/http://www.nbcuniversal.com/business/seeso">NBC's SeeSo</a><br> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Bureau">Le bureau</a><br> <a href="https://amzn.to/2F7KgDO">Psychology for Screenwriters - William Indick</a><br> <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4581306/reference">"Other Things You Could Be Doing" (2x12 - You're the Worst)</a><br> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Body_(Buffy_the_Vampire_Slayer)">"The Body" (5x16 - Buffy the Vampire Slayer)</a><br> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mother_Simpson">"Mother Simpson" (7x08 - The Simpsons)</a><br> <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0701987/reference">"Ecotone" (5x09 - Six Feet Under)</a><br> <br> Special thanks to <a href="https://twitter.com/jasonjcohn">Jason J. Cohn</a> for helping us edit this episode.<br> <br> If you enjoyed the episode (and others), please consider leaving us an iTunes review at <a href="http://paperteam.co/itunes">paperteam.co/itunes</a>! :)<br> <br> You can find Paper Team on Twitter:<br> Alex - <a href="https://twitter.com/TVCalling">@TVCalling</a><br> Nick - <a href="https://twitter.com/_njwatson">@_njwatson</a><br> If you have any questions, comments or feedback, you can e-mail us: ask@paperteam.co<br> <br>
