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Television / "Sex & the City" / Thompson Interview #749182

CNN Evening News for Saturday, Feb 21, 2004
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(Studio: Renay San Miguel) Report introduced.

(New York: Adaora Udoji) This weekend’s ending of the popular HBO TV series “Sex & the City” featured; excerpts shown; scenes shown of people touring New York City sites featured in the show; details given about the show’s impact on popular culture. [Several FANS – comment on the show.]

(Studio: Renay San Miguel) Live interview held with Robert Thompson† of Syracuse University’s Center for Study of Popular TV about what makes a classic television show; excerpts shown from shows deemed classics. [THOMPSON - says classics are usually made in the reruns; mentions examples, including “Leave it to Beaver” and “The Brady Bunch”; mentions the importance of nostalgia & artistic achievement; comments on the difference between classic TV & cult TV.]

Reporter(s):
Miguel, Renay San;
Udoji, Adaora
Duration:
00:05:30

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