3.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Bus Stop (1961)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 3.6
Overview
Bus Stop is a 26-episode American drama which aired on ABC from October 1, 1961, until March 25, 1962, starring Marilyn Maxwell as Grace Sherwood, the owner of a bus station and diner in the fictitious town of Sunrise in the Colorado Rockies. The program was adapted from William Inge's play, Bus Stop, and Inge was a script consultant for the series, which followed the lives of travelers passing through the bus station and the diner. Maxwell's co-stars were Richard Anderson as District Attorney Glenn Wagner, Rhodes Reason as Sheriff Will Mayberry, Joan Freeman as waitress Elma Gahrigner, Bernard Kates as Ralph the coroner, and Buddy Ebsen as Virge Blessing.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Overview
Bus Stop is a 26-episode American drama which aired on ABC from October 1, 1961, until March 25, 1962, starring Marilyn Maxwell as Grace Sherwood, the owner of a bus station and diner in the fictitious town of Sunrise in the Colorado Rockies. The program was adapted from William Inge's play, Bus Stop, and Inge was a script consultant for the series, which followed the lives of travelers passing through the bus station and the diner. Maxwell's co-stars were Richard Anderson as District Attorney Glenn Wagner, Rhodes Reason as Sheriff Will Mayberry, Joan Freeman as waitress Elma Gahrigner, Bernard Kates as Ralph the coroner, and Buddy Ebsen as Virge Blessing.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central narrative critiques aggressive, non-consensual male behavior and champions respect for female autonomy and consent in relationships, aligning with progressive values regarding individual rights and gender dynamics.
The film features a traditional cast predominantly composed of white actors, consistent with the era in which it was produced. Its narrative centers on a romantic comedy-drama without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or incorporating strong DEI themes into its core storyline.
Secondary
Bus Stop (1956) does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative is centered on a heterosexual romantic comedy-drama, with no elements that depict, affirm, or problematize queer identity. Therefore, the film has no net impact on LGBTQ+ portrayal.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1961 TV series "Bus Stop" was an anthology drama, loosely based on the play. While it sometimes featured characters inspired by the original, there is no evidence of established characters from the source material being portrayed with a different gender.
The 1961 TV series "Bus Stop" was an anthology show, often featuring new characters and storylines inspired by the original play. There is no evidence of any canonically established character from the source material being portrayed by an actor of a different race.
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User Ratings
7.2
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