Types Of TV Shows Vocabulary List

The following vocabulary list is about genres of TV shows.

I- Cartoon
A cartoon is a program that features animated characters. Examples: Tom & Jerry, Goofy,
The Simpsons, etc.
II- Chat Show
A talk show or chat show is a television programming or radio programming genre structured
around the act of spontaneous conversation. Examples: The Orpah Winfrey Show, Dr. Phil,
The Tonight Show, etc.
III- Cookery Program
A cooking show, cookery show or cooking program is a television genre that presents food
preparation.
IV- DIY Program
DIY (Do It Yourself) TV shows are programs that cover the different activities that amateurs
can perform at home by themselves. Examples of these activities include home construction
and repair, gardening, plumbing, etc.
V- Documentary
A documentary is a non-fictional, motion picture intended to document reality. The objective
is mainly to instruct, educate, or maintain a historical record.
VI- Game Show
A game show is a stage show in which contestants, individually or as teams,
play a game that involves answering questions or solving puzzles, usually for
money or prizes.
VII- QUIZ Show

VIII- News
IX- Reality Show
Reality television is a program that documents supposedly unscripted real-life situations,
often starring unknown individuals rather than professional actors. Examples: Survivor, Idols,
and Big Brother.

X- Sitcom
A sitcom is short for a situation comedy (situational comedy in the U.S.). It is a genre of
comedy that revolves around a fixed set of characters involved in amusing situations in each
episode.
XI- Soap Opera
A soap opera is a television serial dealing especially with domestic situations and frequently
characterized by melodrama and sentimentality. The term soap opera originated from radio
dramas being sponsored by soap manufacturers.
XII- TV Series
A television series is a TV fiction usually released in episodes that follow a narrative, and
are usually divided into seasons
XIII- Wildlife Program
A nature documentary or wildlife documentary is a program about animals, plants, or other
non-human living creatures.
Importance of television:
Television is a great wonder of modern science. It is one of the most popular
devices that are used for entertainment all over the world. It has become
quite common nowadays and almost every household has one television
set at their place. It offers both entertainment and educational utilities.

There are various programs shown on the small screen of the television. These
programs are of different kinds for different kinds of audiences such as old, young
and children.

Television programs have huge education value. There are programs for farmers,
doctors, businessmen, teachers, lawyers, officers and people of other professions.
This way there are different kinds of programs for different kinds of people..

Television is an important source of entertainment and relaxation. People all

over the country, , eagerly watch their favorite television serial. There are various
types of television channels in addition to the regular news channels.

Conclusion: There are various kinds of television sets made by different

companies which the people are using. But whatever may be the set, its attraction
for the people are the same. Nothing can be more wonderful than sitting at home
and seeing people around the world. The usage of Television has been very
popular throughout the world.
Importance of Television:
Firstly: there are many different types of programs on television.:

- The viewer can watch a weather report to prepare for the day.
- Cartoons and sport provide relaxation and fun.
- School programs, documentaries, and the news teach us about the world.
- Advertisements inform us about products and new ideas.

Secondly:

- The content is appealing because it is realistic and up to date.

- As TV is a medium that combines movement, colored images, and sound, it resembles
real life, so the viewers can identify with what they see.
- Modern technology means that the content is up to date, for example, news reports can
be broadcast live and from all over the world. This means that information is available
almost anywhere at any time.

Finally: TV can be used to enhance important aspects of everyday life.

- People seek entertainment and distraction which TV provides us with in the form of films
or cartoons.
- People want education, information, and instruction because they are inquisitive. TV
offers this in documentaries or educational programs, and in reports or cultural
programs.

Benefits of Watching Television:

- The invention of television gave us various benefits. It was helpful in providing the
common man with a cheap mode of entertainment. As they are very affordable,
everyone can now own television and get access to entertainment.
- In addition, it keeps us updated on the latest happenings of the world. It is now possible
to get news from the other corner of the world.
- Similarly, television also offers educational programs that enhance our knowledge about
science and wildlife and more.
- Moreover, television also motivates individuals to develop skills. They also have various
programs showing speeches of motivational speakers. This pushes people to do better.
- You can also say that television widens the exposure we get. It increases our knowledge
about several sports, national events, and more.

** While television comes with a lot of benefits, it also has a negative side. Television is
corrupting the mind of the youth.**
Disadvantages:

- Firstly, we see how television is airing inappropriate content which promotes all types of
social evils like violence, eve-teasing, and more.
- Secondly, it is also harmful to our health.
- Additionally, it is addictive. People get addicted to their TV’s and avoid social interaction.
This impacts their social life as they spend their time in their rooms all alone. This
addiction also makes them vulnerable and they take their programs too seriously.
- The most dangerous of all is the fake information that circulates on news channels and
more. Many media channels are now only promoting the propaganda of the
governments and misinforming citizens. This makes causes a lot of division within the
otherwise peaceful community of our country.

Conclusion:

Television not only provides many types of programs with interesting and broad content, but it
also serves to fulfill our needs in terms of entertainment and knowledge. Everything has its
merits and demerits. However, it is the most up-to-date means of communication. As a medium
of mass communication, it has proved its superiority over newspapers, radio, and other means.
Television can contribute positively to the education of society and people’s awareness of
others, and it will continue to have a strong influence for many years to come. Parents must limit
the time of their children watching TV and encouraging them to indulge in outdoor games. As for
the parents, we should not believe everything on the TV to be true. We must be the better judge
of the situation and act wisely without any influence