Actors Quote by David Rasche
“There was a time when television was sort of frowned upon among people who wanted to be serious artists. John Travolta kind of exploded that. He was one of the actors who made that go away.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New York Times, 1990
Television was once seen as lowbrow, but actors like John Travolta helped legitimize it as a serious artistic medium.
In simple terms: TV was once disrespected; Travolta changed that.
Key Takeaway
Embrace new media to broaden artistic horizons.
Themes
art
media
culture
change
legitimacy
Mood
reflective
optimistic
Type
observational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- film festivals
- TV series production
- career pivots
- public perception
- industry acceptance
Key Concepts
cultural shift
media evolution
celebrity influence
Questions to Reflect On
- How can emerging platforms gain artistic respect?
- What role do pioneers play in shifting cultural attitudes?
A Different Perspective
Some still view TV as inferior to film, limiting its artistic potential.
![“They're both [Ethan Hawke and John Travolta] so good. It's hard to explain. But they're consummate professionals and you see the little choices they make - you see it in their eye. You see these little details they do where you go, "That's why they're them."” quote by Ti West](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ac3/ti-west-2310_choices_they-re-both-ethan-hawke-and-john-travol_997474.jpg)
![“I was never unhappy with the shows. I didn't get into [the writing]. I had an area. My area was my character. My area was what they gave me to do.” quote by David Rasche](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/59a/david-rasche-57601_areas_i-was-never-unhappy-with-the-shows-i-did_1168942.jpg)
