“It is probable that television drama of high caliber and produced by first-rate artists will materially raise the level of dramatic taste of the nation.” FirstsArtistNationsLevelsTelevisionDramaTasteRaisesRateDramaticCaliberTelevision Drama Book:Pioneering in television, prophecy and fulfillment: excerpts from speeches and statements Source: Pioneering in television, prophecy and fulfillment: excerpts from speeches and statements
“The world has never before had as much drama as today. Radio, films, television and video inundate us with drama. But while these forms can engage or even enrage the audience, in none of them can the viewer’s response alter the artistic event itselfThat is why theatre is signing its own death warrant when it tries to play too safe. On the other hand, that is also the reason why, although its future often seems bleak, theatre will continue to live and to provoke.” WorldTryingReasonPlayHandsSeemsTodayFilmFormAudienceEventsTelevisionDramaSafeResponseRadioTheatreVideoArtisticReason WhyProvokingViewersSigningBleakWarrants Author:Girish Karnad