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Search for Tomorrow (1951)
Search for Tomorrow (1951)
Overview
Search for Tomorrow is an American soap opera that premiered on September 3, 1951, on CBS. The show was moved from CBS to NBC on March 29, 1982. It continued on NBC until the final episode aired on December 26, 1986, a run of thirty-five years. At the time of its final broadcast, it was the longest-running non-news program on television. This record would later be broken by Hallmark Hall of Fame, which premiered on Christmas Eve 1951 and still airs occasionally. The show was created by Roy Winsor and was first written by Agnes Nixon for thirteen weeks and, later, by Irving Vendig.
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Rating & Dimensions
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Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.0
Overview
Search for Tomorrow is an American soap opera that premiered on September 3, 1951, on CBS. The show was moved from CBS to NBC on March 29, 1982. It continued on NBC until the final episode aired on December 26, 1986, a run of thirty-five years. At the time of its final broadcast, it was the longest-running non-news program on television. This record would later be broken by Hallmark Hall of Fame, which premiered on Christmas Eve 1951 and still airs occasionally. The show was created by Roy Winsor and was first written by Agnes Nixon for thirteen weeks and, later, by Irving Vendig.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
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Leans Traditional
Primary
As a long-running soap opera, "Search for Tomorrow" primarily focuses on the apolitical themes of interpersonal relationships, family dynamics, and individual moral dilemmas. Its narrative structure and thematic content are inherently centered on human drama rather than promoting a specific political ideology.
Originating in 1951, 'Search for Tomorrow' featured casting that was predominantly traditional, reflecting the mainstream television landscape of its time. The narrative primarily focused on interpersonal dramas without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering strong DEI themes.
Secondary
As a long-running American soap opera from its era, the series frequently features characters who adhere to Christian values and practices. While characters face moral dilemmas and personal failings, the narrative generally portrays Christian faith and its institutions as a source of comfort, moral guidance, and community, affirming its ideals within the societal fabric.
As a long-running soap opera from 1951 to 1986, 'Search for Tomorrow' did not include identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The show concluded before LGBTQ+ representation became more common in mainstream television, resulting in no specific portrayal to evaluate.
Search for Tomorrow, a long-running American soap opera that premiered in 1951, does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The series focused on traditional family dramas and relationships, consistent with the social norms and media representations of its era, thus offering no portrayal of transsexual identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
As an original television series, "Search for Tomorrow" established its own characters and their genders without prior source material or previous installments to draw from. Therefore, no characters could have been gender-swapped from an existing canon.
Search for Tomorrow was an original television series that premiered in 1951. Its characters were created for the show itself, meaning there was no prior source material or historical record to establish their race before their on-screen portrayal. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
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