Description:
Interweaving discussions about the ethnic, racial, and linguistic representations of Latinas/os within network television comedies, Isabel Molina-Guzmán probes published interviews with producers and textual examples from hit programs like Modern Family, The Office, and Scrubs to understand how these prime-time sitcoms communicate difference in the United States.
Review Quotes:
"[Latinas and Latinos on TV] provides crucial insights into understanding media representations of Latinx individuals in relation to the broader cultural landscape"--Library Journal
"A superb book that deftly articulates the many conversations Latina/o viewers have had regarding the visible yet troubling representations of Latinas/os on network television. Molina-Guzmán offers a smart and relevant analysis of how network industries engage with Latina/o narratives, character development, and the role of comedic laughter in a 'post-racial' political climate."--Dolores Inés Casillas, co-editor of The Routledge Companion to Latina/o Media