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Fish Out of Water

Diff'rent Strokes 70's-80's

Analysis

Summary: Mr. Drummond, a rich white man, adopts Willis & Arnold Jackson after their mother, Drummond's old housekeeper, dies. They meet Kimberly , Drummond's daughter, and the housekeeper when they first move in. At first, Willis and Arnold are indecisive about staying, but soon realize Mr. Drummond truly cares for them.

  • the fish out of water idea is made more obvious in Green Acres & Diff'rent Strokes than in the newer shows
  • in Weeds and Fresh Prince the language they use is a lot more straight forward than the modest language in Green Acres
  • American culture has become more open
  • all of the shows can be seen over the internet
  • addresses interracial families
  • more main characters
  • camera angle always head on
  • family show

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air 90's

Summary: Will moves from West Philadelphia to his uncle Phil's house in Bel-Air. Will feels like his uncle is trying to change who he is because of the way he acts. His uncle wants him to act like his own kids do.

  • difference between way people act because of where they are from
  • more characters
  • intended for a young audience

Green Acres 1960's

Weeds 2000's

Summary: Nancy Botwin is a single mother living in the suburbs with her two sons. She begins selling weed to support her family after her husband dies.

Summary: Mr. & Mrs. Douglas move from New York City to a farm to live out Mr. Douglas' dream of being a farmer. Mrs. Douglas is a city girl and is opposed to the move. Things don't go as planned on the farm, but Mr. Douglas insists on staying.

  • narrating throughout episode
  • few main characters
  • all backdrop stages
  • reserved in actions and language
  • multiple plot lines
  • filmed on multiple sets
  • mature audiences
  • direct & outspoken in actions and language
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