Charlie Brown & the Relentless March of Technology

Welcome to episode 055 of the Technical Writing Success podcast from the Curt Robbins & Associates Technical Writing Agency.

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Today’s show is a nostalgic tour of the various media formats that have influenced the lives of Americans for decades. From schedule TV and once-per-year specials to modern high-resolution streaming music and video, the way we consume our favorite cultural entertainment icons has changed dramatically.

Hosts Daphne and Fred share their spirited analysis of the article "Charlie Brown & the Relentless March of Technology" from the Curt Robbins & Associates Technical Writing Agency that was published on October 30, 2024.

An excerpt from the article: "Halloween marked a special time in the heart of a young kid—and it was about more than merely a good sugar high. This was the beginning of the Charlie Brown cartoon specials on TV. In the pre-streaming analog world of yesteryear, before people began collecting VHS tapes and DVDs, you either watched the special on the timetable of the network (in this case, CBS) or you missed it. And if you missed it, you had to wait another year. Ouch."

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