The Hour and The Predictability Factor
The Hour demonstrates predictability in a variety of ways. First of all, the format is highly predictable, each night viewers are treated to a short run through a daily news events, followed by an interview section; another recap of the day’s news is then presented (“Mile a Minute”). Generally, a second interview section follows the second news segment. The show closes with Georges’ “top five” for the day, which is a list of the top five blank. Along with the predictable format, other regular, yet less frequent segments air, such as “best story ever”. The show’s predictability is also demonstrated in the way each segment works; each is lead into with graphics, text, and sound; which unify the show, giving it an entire “look”. In the case of a celebrity interview a short biography is also provided.
The show’s tone is also predictable, as it is supposedly Georges’ take on the day’s news as well as current events; recurring themes such as social concern are presented. Light sarcasm can also be detected when the host is discussing issues that might be seen as flippant, such as celebrity gossip or news events he feels merit ridicule. Predictability can also be observed in the show’s setting; it is always filmed in font of a live audience and the physical set of the show is always the same. Interviews are generally conducted on set, with the exception of celebrity interviews, which are not live and appear to be taped.
Predictability is also demonstrated by the time frame of the show, when it can be viewed, and when ad breaks occur. The show is always one hour, with an approximated total of 10 minutes of ad breaks which occur at regular intervals; and it is always on at the same time of day. One might argue that the fact that it is available for viewing over the internet is a non-predictable aspect, but even this can be considered predictable as it is not available for download, and individuals can only watch entire episodes from the previous day through streaming.
The show’s tone is also predictable, as it is supposedly Georges’ take on the day’s news as well as current events; recurring themes such as social concern are presented. Light sarcasm can also be detected when the host is discussing issues that might be seen as flippant, such as celebrity gossip or news events he feels merit ridicule. Predictability can also be observed in the show’s setting; it is always filmed in font of a live audience and the physical set of the show is always the same. Interviews are generally conducted on set, with the exception of celebrity interviews, which are not live and appear to be taped.
Predictability is also demonstrated by the time frame of the show, when it can be viewed, and when ad breaks occur. The show is always one hour, with an approximated total of 10 minutes of ad breaks which occur at regular intervals; and it is always on at the same time of day. One might argue that the fact that it is available for viewing over the internet is a non-predictable aspect, but even this can be considered predictable as it is not available for download, and individuals can only watch entire episodes from the previous day through streaming.
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