Mass Media: Back in the 1930’s By: Jaren Peterson Interviewee: Grandmother Dorthea McCray

Introduction Mrs. McCray is 69 years old Lives in Redding, Pennsylvania Do not see her often due to college and distance Very wise and a kind person

Sound Recording/Radio Spiritual Music Aretha Franklin- favorite recording artist Limited selection of shows on the radio Listened to it in their living room

Sound Recording/Radio (cont.) Record Player: 1937 Motorola Cost: $ $1.00 Few radio stations: operas and comedies Commercials promoting shows

Television and Cable/Movies Two stations available in black and white Good viewing experience Family would gather around television set at 7:00 p.m. to watch a comedy show Quick commercials

Television and Cable/Movies (cont.) Movies she watched had more action and a consistent theme Al Jolson and the First Talkies was offensive to her and her family Clark Cable “Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn” in “Gone with the Wind”

Reflection/Analysis I listened to the radio a lot in high school (comedies) Did not have as much freedom as Mrs. McCray Some movies have a questionable ending Some of the 1930 mass media culture still exists today

Reflection/Analysis (cont.) Technology has evolved a lot since the 1930’s Enjoying television of the 20 th century mass media Got to know more about my grandmother

Reflection/Analysis (cont.) My goals and career has not been affected, but way of thinking just a little bit This process has made me want to learn more Great to hear how much of a significance mass media was on my grandmother’s life

A Taste of 1930 Mass Media Frankly My dear I don't give a damn.. Clark Gable – YouTube Frankly My dear I don't give a damn.. Clark Gable – YouTube 9p5hdRY&feature=player_detailpage 9p5hdRY&feature=player_detailpage

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