Watch and observe several different television programs (dramas, soap operas, and situation comedies are good choices) and TV commercials, take notes on ageist stereotypes. Instructions 1. R 2 to address the following questions: a. Briefly describe the titles of the television programs and commercials you viewed, noting whether each was a current program or, if a rerun, approximately how long ago it was first broadcast. b. Describe several of the elderly characters portrayed in these programs, noting any common themes or stereotypes. c. What role do you feel the popular media play in perpetuating ageist stereotypes?