The United States of Television: America in Primetime

Alan takes a look at the depiction of fathers on television, from the bread-winning patriarch of the 1950s to the multitasker of the 21st century.

This week, Alan takes a look at characters who reflect individuality, diversity, eccentricity and quirkiness.

Alan focuses on the focusing on the portrayal of women on American television over the years.

Heroes today are complex. Their stories are told with increasing humanity, depicting characters who confront almost impossible choices as they fight evil in a world where the line between right and wrong is often blurred.