Constructing the Meaning of the Elderly through the Talents of Elderly’s Game Show Programs on Television

Abstract

        Textual analysis of elderly’s game show programs on digital television using the concept of television game show genre, television for elderly and construction of reality. The main concept of elderly’s talents game show programs inspire the audience through the elderly's talent show and program structure that is designed to be both a season-long competition and finished in one episode, create a positive image for the elderly through the television program elements. Starting with the name and slogan of the program, it reflects a positive image of the elderly. Later, the theme is to highlight elderly's abilities and experiences, providing content on health, wisdom, family and society through the traditions and innovations in genre of television game show, including: elderly contestants who are still strong and have unique abilities, simple and fun rules, hosts and judges who encourage, help and highlight the potential of the elderly in the program, viewers and awards. Talents of elderly’s game show programs use television production techniques related to arts, camera angles and camera movement, and meaning of scenes to reinforce the meaning that shows the elderly have physical, mental and spiritual strength, including excellent abilities.