straight up
First I would like to say that I am not going to talk about what other people wrote. I Love Lucy, All in the Family, Mash... didn't we talk about all those in class? Whatever, I am going to be honest. First I have to say BBC World News is number one. I watch the news a lot and after watching Fox, or CNN, or ABC news networks. I turn on the BBC World News to see what is really going on. Let's face it our news networks are all the same, sometimes focusing on trivial things that are only for entertainment. And really what happened to news isn't supposed to have an opinion? That is so dead here! You flick through the channels only to find that each news show is talking about the same thing...BBC shows you what is happening in the world without repeating the same damn headline over and over again. I find this really important. It might not be so influential with society and all but that's how I feel straight up.
Second I would have to give it to Reading Rainbow. This show along with Sesame Street encouraged reading among many children. It's interesting to
know that LeVar Burton, who is also known for his roles in Roots and Star Trek: The Next Generation, which were also influential TV shows. Reading Rainbow Reading Rainbow has won 7 Emmy awards for Outstanding Children's Series over the last 10 years. Celebs like Bill Cosby have guest starred on the show to read to the children(actually i think i remember that one). This show was very influential for kids and still is.
Second I would have to give it to Reading Rainbow. This show along with Sesame Street encouraged reading among many children. It's interesting to
know that LeVar Burton, who is also known for his roles in Roots and Star Trek: The Next Generation, which were also influential TV shows. Reading Rainbow Reading Rainbow has won 7 Emmy awards for Outstanding Children's Series over the last 10 years. Celebs like Bill Cosby have guest starred on the show to read to the children(actually i think i remember that one). This show was very influential for kids and still is.Third I have to hail to South Park. I can not express how much I love this show. It mainly focuses on "American culture and current events, and challenges deep-seated convictions and taboos, usually employing parody and black comedy"-Wikipedia. Examples of some episodes: when Paris Hilton comes to town "stupid spoiled whore", the conflict with Michael Jackson, and most recently the one with Bush and 911. That one was great! At the end of every episode there usually is an important, heart felt lesson expressed by one of the 4 boys. Each episode focuses on something that is or has taken place in recent events, 
which gives fans something to relate to. Unless you get those "crab people" episodes that are totally random. It is also interesting to know that Cartmen's character, that butt hole, is based on Archie Bunker. Even though this show is not aimed towards kids, seeing that it is on at 10pm, they probably still watch it-which is the parent's fault by the way. Anyway this show has gained much popularity and some harsh criticisms from many public protests, religious groups and so on. But Matt Stone and Trey Parker just use it for inspiration often reflecting the shows criticisms in their episodes. They are genius.
which gives fans something to relate to. Unless you get those "crab people" episodes that are totally random. It is also interesting to know that Cartmen's character, that butt hole, is based on Archie Bunker. Even though this show is not aimed towards kids, seeing that it is on at 10pm, they probably still watch it-which is the parent's fault by the way. Anyway this show has gained much popularity and some harsh criticisms from many public protests, religious groups and so on. But Matt Stone and Trey Parker just use it for inspiration often reflecting the shows criticisms in their episodes. They are genius. 
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