TELEVISION Perception: Season Two.
Last month, Kevin Reilly, the president of NBC Entertainment, said: "Some of the best shows on TV start with the perception of controversy, which is usually not an issue if it's backed by quality.
He maintained that the issue "remains a stubborn stain on the industry's reputation" and said that "until progress is actually delivered, the perception that TV is still dominated by a 'luvvie' mafia dominated by white, middle class men will remain".
Pop culture reflected the shifting perceptions with TV shows like "Miami Vice" and movies like "Scarface".
And that seemed fine with CBS, because what mainstream TV likes best is the perception of naughtiness.
Echoing Frizell's earlier comments about the perception of daytime TV, I mention that people can be quite snobbish about these shows.
That Whelan certainly did, whether he meant to or not, and no amount of grovelling apologetically in front of TV cameras will alter the perception.
Whereas Privacy aims to bring to theatre an equivalent of digital connectivity, other examples of audience participation reflect a growing perception (shared with TV and radio) that, in an era of tweeting and texting, the entertainment media can no longer treat the audience merely as passive receivers.
While the debates helped, there is a growing perception in the TV news industry that CNN President Jeff Zucker has improved the on-air look of the channel's programs and its marketing efforts (the debates were promoted to viewers as if they were major sporting events) while maintaining a commitment to covering breaking news.
And every incident will have TV replays giving angles and perceptions the human eye cannot always see at full speed.
Many are actively discouraged from TV and film because of perceptions about how competitive the industry is, and how important family connections are to professional success.
