In year , American came to rely on TV for information and entertainment . Through a fantasy/sci-fi lens , `` The Twilight Zone '' creator Rod Serling often told stories of racism and fascism . With the Nixon - Kennedy debate , TV changed political campaigns . Shows , like The Flying Nun , '' tackled hot-button issues like racism .
In year , American came to rely on TV for information and entertainment . With the Nixon - Kennedy debate , TV changed political campaigns . Shows , like The Flying Nun , '' tackled hot-button issues like racism .