We feel the need to be a part of it. Television news provides us with that communication. The news is constantly crossing the line between what is news and what is entertainment. News is not just a place for information, but a carnival of visual effects. Technology has opened a whole new world for television news.
News shows have all kinds of flashy graphics and music in order to grab the viewer's attention.
Once the audience has been bombarded with visuals and audio, he or she can expect an entertaining show with gore, tragedy, the unusual, sports, and weather all tied in. This can be unfair to viewers who are simply seeking the news for the day. One reason why violence rules the news lies in the history of television. Violence and crime have led off news programs for many years. Television news has gone from being a valid source of information, to a source of entertainment.