70's TV

The shows of the seventies demonstrated the changing aspects of American social hierarchies. Each show attempts to relate to the changing dynamic of American society and the new found influence of minorities. With The Brady Bunch, the average white suburban family is depicted.  While the show centers around a white family, the show reaches out to other viewers through its underlying messages. In the episode we watched, the show exhibited the growing influence of women's equality within society by having the spouses admit that the both work equal amounts. All in the Family portrays a more accurate image of American society during the 1970's. Through a white family, the show demonstrates the generational divide between Traditional conservatives (Archie) and the liberal youth (daughter and boyfriend). By having an array of political background represented, the show can reach a broader array of viewers in the changing landscape of America. The Mary Tyler Moore Show represented the extreme end of change within American society. Rather than having a tv show revolving around men with women as minor characters, the show reverses the role. The role reversal demonstrates the changing gender roles within society. The show depicts how more women were leaving the domestic workplace for an office workspace. 

For the three shows, I would have to say the Mary Taylor Moore show was the best. The Brady Bunch was not very relatable because the family landscape is depicted as too perfect, even though the parents were divorced or widowed. The Brady Bunch was less relatable than All in the Family and the Mary Taylor Moore show. All in the Family was the most relatable but was quite boring.  The All in the Family demonstrated the normal generational divide over political change and ideas.The Mary Taylor Moore show reminded me of Seinfeld and was more interesting because of the crazy and stupid plot/characters.