Television Academy Foundation’s Post

Very grateful for the work of End Well (and others) on this important topic. We need better representation of what death and dying truly looks like in tv, movies and theatre, not just glorification of violent deaths. I've been so honored to work as a consultant on the script of 'Til Death by Elizabeth Coplan. This play shows the reality of living with a life-limiting diagnosis, the impact on family members and the difficult decisions that are faced in end-of-life. https://lnkd.in/gMKZjBaZ

Back in the seventies "The Good Life" was perhaps one of the most popular British sitcoms on television. It showed a late twenty to early thirty something couple in Surbiton prepared to take on an alternative approach to Life, going against conventions of getting everything "one" needed through climbing the corporate ladder and making money, and ignoring what was being done to them and the planet by blindly taking that career path. In some ways it seems to me as though the scriptwriters were painting this as a curious or quaint idea, and contrasts with conventional neighbours as being funny. However the acceptance of "going for it" by friends and neighbours was perhaps a testimony to English culture at the time - and a good advertisement for it, despite anything else "one" might think, as long as not intrusive to their choice for how they wanted to live or doing harm to anyone else. I think.it was meant to be a play on Thoreau's Different Drummer philosophy (and, if so, a very good one!) But how seriously did anyone ever take the ideas about living sustainably and caring about the planet demonstrated by Tom and Barbara Good back then, or was anyone and everyone expected to see such thinking as just a bit of a joke or breakdown and not to be taken seriously at all (but unlike now, perhaps)? (And note that there were other TV series highlighting the ills of uniform British corporate culture too, such as The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin - but perhaps similarly commissioned to poke fun at anyone having a crisis of meaning or other form of disillusionment with it?) https://lnkd.in/e3Kg7Cnx

In this episode, Dr. Nader sits down with Dr. Robert Lawrence Kuhn, creator, writer, host and executive producer of the long-running public television series on PBS stations, Closer to Truth, to discuss: Why is there something rather than nothing? The topic of nothing is something that people have thought about since time immemorial. Watch the full video on Dr. Tony Nader's Youtube channel (@DrTonyNader) titled: Reality and the Concepts of Nothing with Dr. Robert Lawrence Kuhn #drtonynader #consciousness

LIFE LESSONS: Sometimes the most profound life lessons can come from the simplest of places - such as the beloved children’s television show, Bluey. In a recent episode, the creators of Bluey are exploring ways that parents can support their young children through a big life change, with strategies that parents can use in real life. To learn more about the episode, read this article from ABC News: https://bit.ly/4as8Bn3 #CFLS #FamilyMatters

LIFE LESSONS: Sometimes the most profound life lessons can come from the simplest of places - such as the beloved children’s television show, Bluey. In a recent episode, the creators of Bluey are exploring ways that parents can support their young children through a big life change, with strategies that parents can use in real life. To learn more about the episode, read this article from ABC News: https://bit.ly/4as8Bn3 #CFLS #FamilyMatters

Remember the days when browsing the internet meant no phone calls and vice versa? Dive into a world of nostalgic hilarity as we recount the quirks and comedic mishaps of dial-up internet and call waiting. From unexpected disconnections to that iconic dial-up sound, this video celebrates the amusing challenges of early internet days. Through personal anecdotes, shared laughs, and a touch of tech history, we aim to transport viewers back to a simpler, albeit quirkier, digital age. Join the conversation, share your own dial-up tales, and let's laugh at the tech hiccups of yesteryears. #BeepBuzzOops #DialUpMemories #CallWaitingComedy #NostalgicNet #IconicInternet #TechHiccups #DigitalDaysGoneBy #EarlyInternetEra #HilariousHistory #TechTimeTravel

If you’ve watched TV shows like “Succession,” “Yellowstone” or “Empire,” you know that family businesses have the potential for a great deal of conflict and drama. While most real-life family businesses are much less eventful than their television counterparts, the Bailey Program for Family Enterprise was created to guide family businesses through challenges, build skills and create connections among family members to ensure long-term success. Learn more about Bailey Program for Family Enterprise at DU is helping family businesses thrive: https://buff.ly/3JcvajF

Honored to be part of the newest issue of The Modernist Review! The article below discusses how Zora Neale Hurston's "Drenched in Light" serves as a model for the recent TV adaptation, Little Fires Everywhere. I would love to hear your thoughts! https://lnkd.in/dfu7mKiX

"Talking about public figures is an interesting topic for many people. It's because they often make stories that draw people's attention. In today's talk, we are going to talk about the figures that are usually shown on TV and other platforms in a daily basis. Send us a message to join tonight’s talk! #speakingclub #speakingpractice #interestalk

Who compares Medicare to a fan-fave film series? Jellyvision does! Cause we do Medicare now, so...here ya go! My colleague Max explains what Lord of the Rings and Medicare have in common in this quick video. Make sure to check out Jellyvision's full video series to learn how to better support older employees ➡️ ➡️ ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gmKn4BFx