Change, Hope and Respect: Through Catalyst's of the Old Generation

I totally agree with Bethany!

Luckily we still get to see these actors in new and improved roles. For instance, Wayne Brady showing up on "How I Met Your Mother" portraying Barney's responsible gay brother in several episodes. Which -without a doubt could not have not been done in the 90's considering our prejudices against that particular type of minority. For example, Ellen Degeneres has become an icon and brings in a new fresh perspective and for the younger generation’s hope for equality.

Along that route, Wayne Brady took the lead in the early 2000's portraying himself in the popular daytime show "The Wayne Brady Show" which now after the run of the show led him to shorter, game show host roles. These roles included "Don't Forget the Lyrics" and newest running show, "Let's Make a Deal." These particular shows have obviously helped Brady become a pop icon of sorts, but has yet to lead him to another big round of generational fame.

Drew Carey, on the other hand has appealed himself- staying true to his game show ways- in being the next game show host for "The Price is Right." Now, this fame through pop culture's eyes has shown the generational gap closing slightly, bringing in fresh new faces to old shows.

With these new turns of the tide of the newest generation we have born, many faces of old and new can be a sense of change, hope, and respect. These pop icons have led the new generation to believe that anything is possible within the entertainment media industry and to make it happen, not by force, but by flowing with the changes of the tide.