Television a stimulant and depressant in student debate
English students at Junior High discuss if TV stimulates or dulls the mind. Respondents cite Sesame Street as educational yet criticize soap operas, crime dramas, and violent films as depressants, while noting news and travel programs educate and broaden awareness.
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William Smigielski
Steven Raeside
Claudia Gerigk
Jim
Reynolds
Betty ‘Jackowski
Mod Squad
FBI
Doug
Wolverton
General Hospital
Lucy
Lawrence Welk
Kathy Goodwin
Debbie Michael
Lisa Grossman
Elise Kohler
Dawn Lange
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Different Views on Television Benefits and Dangers
A collection of opinions on TV shows weighing depressant and stimulant effects. Writers discuss news versus entertainment, education from programs like Sesame Street, dramatic series, and the risk of overindulgence while noting education for preschoolers.
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Brian Tripp
Mitzie Bowen
Dan August
Bill Miller
Judy Jaimke
Glenn P
Dan Scotton
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