Television and public service in the United States: writing the history of a problem Television and public service in the United States: writing the history of a problem

Abstract

This essay analyses one of the most contentious topics in U.S. television studies: the conceptualization of public service in broadcasting. It gives a historical perspective of public service in broadcasting in the US and the political and ideological implications in the broadcasting of the programs and films. This essay analyses one of the most contentious topics in U.S. television studies: the conceptualization of public service in broadcasting. It gives a historical perspective of public service in broadcasting in the US and the political and ideological implications in the broadcasting of the programs and films.

Keywords

• Public television
• Broadcasting
• Audiences