This document asks 4 questions about television viewing preferences: whether relating to characters is important and why, if comedy-drama blends are effective and why, what elements make a good TV program, and if an emotional connection to a character can enhance a program.

1. Questions
1. Do you prefer to be able to relate to the main characters and/or
their situations in the TV shows you watch? And if so why?
2. Do you find TV programs that combine Comedy and Drama affective? If so why?
3. What elements do you feel are essential to a good TV program?
4. Have you ever felt that youʼve had a sort of emotional connection with a TV character?
And if so did it enhance the program?