5.5
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Action in the Afternoon (1953)
Action in the Afternoon (1953)
Overview
Action in the Afternoon is an American western television series that aired live on CBS from February 2, 1953 to January 29, 1954. The series originated from the studios and back lot of WCAU-TV, Channel 10 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and was broadcast Monday through Friday regardless of the weather. The half-hour series aired variously at 3:30 pm or 4:00 pm, throughout its run.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
5.5
Overview
Action in the Afternoon is an American western television series that aired live on CBS from February 2, 1953 to January 29, 1954. The series originated from the studios and back lot of WCAU-TV, Channel 10 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and was broadcast Monday through Friday regardless of the weather. The half-hour series aired variously at 3:30 pm or 4:00 pm, throughout its run.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's subject matter as a children's puppet show from the 1950s is inherently apolitical, focusing on universal values and entertainment rather than engaging with specific political ideologies or societal critiques.
This 1953 Western features a cast predominantly composed of white actors, reflecting the traditional casting practices common for its era, with no apparent intentional race or gender diversity in lead or significant roles. The narrative is consistent with the genre's conventions, presenting traditional identities without explicit critique or central DEI themes.
Secondary
Based on the provided information, 'Action in the Afternoon' does not contain identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Consequently, an evaluation of its portrayal of LGBTQ+ elements cannot be conducted.
This experimental short film, focusing on children's play, does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate regarding trans identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
As an original 1953 live television anthology series, "Action in the Afternoon" created its own characters. There is no prior source material or established canon from which characters could have been gender-swapped for this production.
Action in the Afternoon was an original live children's Western television series from the 1950s. Its characters were created for the show itself, meaning there is no prior source material or historical record from which a character's race could have been established and subsequently altered.
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