7.5
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The Ford Show (1956)
The Ford Show (1956)
Overview
The Ford Show is an American variety program, starring singer and folk humorist Tennessee Ernie Ford, which aired on NBC on Thursday evenings from October 4, 1956 to June 29, 1961. Beginning in September 1958, the show began to be telecast in color. Ford first gained attention as the host of Hometown Jamboree in Los Angeles. In 1954, he hosted a brief revival of Kay Kyser's Kollege of Musical Knowledge, a quiz show on NBC. His subsequent The Ford Show was frequently among the Top 20 programs.
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.5
Overview
The Ford Show is an American variety program, starring singer and folk humorist Tennessee Ernie Ford, which aired on NBC on Thursday evenings from October 4, 1956 to June 29, 1961. Beginning in September 1958, the show began to be telecast in color. Ford first gained attention as the host of Hometown Jamboree in Los Angeles. In 1954, he hosted a brief revival of Kay Kyser's Kollege of Musical Knowledge, a quiz show on NBC. His subsequent The Ford Show was frequently among the Top 20 programs.
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Detailed Bias Analysis
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Leans Traditional
Primary
The Ford Show was a 1950s variety program primarily focused on entertainment, music, and comedy, serving as a vehicle for brand promotion. Its content was largely apolitical, reflecting the cultural norms of the era without explicitly promoting any specific political ideology.
This 1950s variety show features traditional casting, consistent with the era's television landscape, and does not exhibit intentional diversity or race/gender swaps. The narrative and framing are neutral to positive regarding traditional identities, without any explicit critique or central DEI themes.
Secondary
The show frequently features Tennessee Ernie Ford performing gospel music, which respectfully presents Christian themes of faith and hope through song. This portrayal aligns with the spiritual and cultural aspects of the religion without critique, offering an affirming view of its musical traditions.
The Ford Show, a variety program from the late 1950s and early 1960s, did not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Consistent with television programming of its era, there is no evidence of queer representation in its content, resulting in a net impact of N/A.
The Ford Show, a variety program from 1956, contains no identifiable transsexual characters or themes. This absence is consistent with the historical context of mainstream media representation of transgender identities during the mid-20th century.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Ford Show was a variety series featuring musical performances and comedy sketches, primarily starring Tennessee Ernie Ford. It did not adapt pre-existing narratives or characters from source material, thus the concept of a gender swap does not apply.
The Ford Show was a variety program featuring host Tennessee Ernie Ford and various guest stars. As a variety show, it did not adapt pre-existing characters from source material or history with established racial identities, making race swaps inapplicable.
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