The Research Of Taiwan TV Variety Shows

With the development and prosperity of TV broadcasting in Taiwan, the variety show has become a mature program and a program characteristic of Taiwan. The variety shows in Taiwan have turned out to be countless with new varieties coming out one after another. Among all the variety shows, those from CTV, CTS and TTV remain high ratings.With the increasing communication in economy and culture across the Taiwan Straits, and the development and popularity of the Internet, the variety shows in Taiwan have spread alongside the mainland through TV and the Internet. The variety shows, such as"Guess"in the early time, last year's"Kangxi Comes", and this year's Gold Bell winner"Everybody Speaks Nonsense", appear almost at the same time in mainland as well as in Taiwan. The spreading speed and breadth are shocking.The variety shows in Taiwan are featured in their lively atmosphere, humorous language and improvised performance, which vividly exhibit the interestingness of the variety show. In terms of program patterns, they can be divided into single and pastiche. Therefore, the production of the program also follows certain patterns. It is decided not only by the audience viewing habits and program production costs, but also by the development of modern industrialization, namely, programs falling into types and production into lines.Under the market competition, the life of a variety show is shortened and some programs turn to vulgarization. However, the high rating still encourages TV workers. The variety show begins without anything homiletic, nor with any graceful shells. It is a light-hearted program in a popular style, thus living for entertainment and a necessity in popular media system. The variety shows in Taiwan become not only a part of the entertainment industry but also a force to push forward the popular culture, thus influencing all aspects of the social culture.When the variety shows in mainland began to feel the impact from those in Taiwan, they have fallen into imitation and confusion. After over a decade development, the variety shows in mainland have explored a way for themselves and are stepping into prosperity. Referring to the variety shows in Taiwan is imperative for TV workers in mainland.