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32. IMO, households (expectations) have been greatly influenced by TV

Tue Mar 17, 2026, 06:28 PM

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Look back at the hits in the 50s and 60s.

The Honeymooners were set in a low income apartment. Lucy and Ricky lived in an upscale small apt. Rob and Laura in a suburban two bedroom. Hell, the Beaver lived in a modest house and his mother wore pearls daily.

Contrast those with hit shows in the 80’s forward, tons of upscale mansions or McMansions. The working class families became the exception, usually due to the lead characters personality.

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