TV shows & the war

Many famous T.V shows have begun to weave the war in Iraq into their plots. This year, two episodes of "ER" took place partly in Iraq; in the drama "Las Vegas," one of the main characters was called up to duty. And shows as diverse as "Extreme Makeover" to the irreverent comedy "Arrested Development" to the soap opera "Days of Our Lives" have plotlines based on the war. On a similar note the FX network is taking it a step further, and is currently producing a new hour-long series called "Over There" that will follow a group of soldiers during their tour in Iraq. Clearly the war is effecting our society in ways we never thought it would. As this war progresses American popular culture will begin to reflect more and more the war that is being fought. I wish I could write more about the effects of war on pop culture but I have an essay to write.