Television, although wonderful in many ways, has not lived up to its promise. When it was first developed in the mid-20th century, many experts forecasted that it would be the greatest educational tool ever developed. It had the potential to transport people to far away lands and expose them to sights, sounds, and cultures they would otherwise never experience. It could bring wonderful works of music and performing arts into every home. And yet, television has not lived up to its promise.
Most television stations and networks are privately owned and funded by advertising. Advertisers usually target the young or under-educated, as they are impressionable and have not formed brand preferences. So all too often, TV content is aimed solely at this group of people.
However, you can still find a few gems (I personally enjoy "Modern Family", "The Simpsons", and "Law and Order: Special Victims Unit"). Television is a great American pastime, but it could have been so much more.
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