These types of productions offer a snapshot of the current state of popular culture, often influenced by politics, the arts, and other societal trends. The bloodsucking undead first appeared in variety programming, which has been a staple on the small screen since the early days of television. When they’re not tearing into our throats for sustenance, vampires been winning over our hearts through comedy, song, and dance. In part one of this lighthearted look at TV vampires, I examine the pioneering years, from 1949-1969. But to truly appreciate today's bloodsuckers, one must explore how they evolved on television, a process that has spanned over sixty years. There is much discussion devoted to modern vampires, in series such as True Blood, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and The Vampire Diaries. The following post is based on a paper I presented at TV Fangdom: A Conference on Television Vampires (June 7-8, 2013).
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