In the ever-changing media torrent, the nine classic TV programs that CCTV had carefully created have quietly withdrawn, but they have carved an indelible mark in the hearts of the audience. They are not only witnesses of the times, but also a bridge of cultural inheritance, allowing countless people to relive those warm and glorious years in their memories.
"Quyuan Miscellaneous Altar" - 20 years of art, traditional culture shines
Since 1991, "Quyuan Miscellaneous Altar" has been like a beacon, illuminating the path of traditional cultural inheritance. The witty cross talk, the vividness of the sketches, the profundity of the storytelling, the thrill of acrobatics, the fantasy of magic and the excitement of rap are intertwined here into a splendid cultural picture. After 20 years of trials and hardships, it used the language of art to tell the breadth and profundity of Chinese civilization, until 2011, when it bid farewell to the screen due to the reorganization of the program. However, the cultural seeds sown by "Quyuan Miscellaneous Altar" have taken root in the hearts of countless people and bloomed into more brilliant flowers.
"Animation City" - the dream paradise of childhood, the dawn of domestic animation
In the early 90s, when the domestic animation market was still in its infancy, "Animation City" was like a bright new star, lighting up the sky for children. The intimate images of hosts such as Sister Xiaolu and Doremi, together with classic animation works such as "The Adventures of Little Carp" and "The Legend of Nezha", weave one wonderful dream after another. Although "Animation City" has been discontinued, the innocence and dreams it conveys have been continued in "First Animation Park" and have become eternal childhood memories in the hearts of a generation.
"The Same Song" - music knows no borders, a bridge of emotional resonance
With its unique charm that transcends regions and cultures, "The Same Song" has built a musical bridge connecting the world. From all corners of the motherland to every corner of the world, it allows Chinese people around the world to connect their hearts and hands because of the same song, and sing together the yearning and pursuit of a better life. The shocking chorus scene is still evocative to this day. However, with the adjustment of the program, the music stage slowly came to an end in 2010, but the sense of cultural identity and national cohesion it inspired will forever be engraved in the hearts of the audience.
"Approaching Science" - the light of science, illuminating the unknown road
Since its premiere in 1998, "Closer to Science" has led the audience to explore the mysteries of science with a rigorous attitude and an in-depth approach. It not only reveals the scientific truth behind many seemingly mysterious phenomena, but also stimulates the public's strong interest and curiosity in science. On the road of improving the scientific literacy of the people, "Approaching Science" has made great contributions. Although the show was eventually discontinued, the seeds of science it sowed have taken root in the hearts of countless people, leading them to bravely enter the unknown world.
In addition, programs such as "Screening Room 10", "Lucky 52", "Happy Dictionary", "Variety Show" and "Between Cities" also shine in their respective fields. They either lead the audience to think with the in-depth interpretation of film culture, or stimulate the enthusiasm of the whole people to participate in the form of knowledge competitions, or enrich the cultural life of the masses with diversified art forms, or ignite the passion of national fitness with the combination of sports competition and entertainment elements. The disappearance of these programs marks the end of a television era, but the cultural memory and spiritual wealth they carry will forever illuminate the future of Chinese television culture.
These TV programs that have passed away are not only echoes of the times, but also cultural treasures. They have witnessed the vigorous development of China's television culture and carried the collective memory and emotional sustenance of several generations. In the ever-changing media ecosystem, they remind us that excellent TV programs should keep pace with the times and be brave in innovation, and at the same time, they should adhere to the mission and responsibility of cultural inheritance. Let us move forward in nostalgia, innovate in inheritance, and jointly write a new chapter in Chinese TV culture.