So the major television networks are having to work alot harder lately to keep their numbers. Some networks are changing the times for the evening news in hopes of bringing in new and/or different viewers. The shift in television viewing from the major networks has also be very apparent in the number of shows up for or awarded honors at the Emmys and other notable ceremonies (for example, more awards for Mad Men or the Closer, all non-major-network).
Another apparent shift in news show has been seen in the appearances on the late night shows, as well as the Daily Show and Colbert Report (DS & CR). Clearly, "celebrity" appearance played a major role in the 2008 election season. CNN reported that there were 4x as many appearances than in the 2004 campaign (and I'm sure this was non-biased reliable research). Spoof news shows are gaining in popularity.
So my question is do people (or perhaps just young people) see these spoof news shows as real news? I am definitely a fan of DS and CR, but I also know how to critical look at and analyze shows and/or news and/or life in general. It is my sneaky subspicion that other folks do not completely understand the differences, and I think this represents a dramtic shift in everyday news and journalism.
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