Disorientation & Reorientation Week Four

https://www.columbian.com/news/2019/may/05/abc-top-network-for-asian-americans-on-tv/

This article looks at the television networks and how many Asian American actors and actresses appear on their networks. ABC has the most Asian American talent with 11 percent of regular characters appearing on their network. Fox did not release it’s information and has not since 2013, which I found to be really interesting. I wonder if that means that their numbers are really low and they do not want the public to know this information.

“The assessments of prime-time programs, including reality TV, were based on the 2017-18 season. The study examined both long-term and recurring roles for people of Asian or Pacific Islander descent and key roles behind the camera.

It also looked at the impact of “pipeline programs,” initiatives targeted at increasing diversity through recruitment and training.

Of all the networks, ABC was tops with an overall B grade.

In the category of on-screen talent in its comedies and dramas, ABC got an A- grade for having 24 regular characters on shows like “Fresh Off the Boat,” and “The Good Doctor.” The report tallied 27 API actors in recurring parts on ABC.

CBS earned a B- after increasing API characters from 16 to 21, although most got little air time, the report said. CBS got a B+ for hiring more API directors, from eight to 18, and boosted TV writers and producers from 15 to 17.

“We are pleased with the progress reflected in the report issued today, while recognizing that more still needs to be done,” CBS said in a statement.

NBC had a grade of C average with 11 API regular roles, but the report found only 12 recurring parts, down from 26.

Fox has not shared its information since 2013, the report states.

In the category of reality TV and talent competitions, no network got better than a C grade.”