The Rise of Trash TV
Streaming video - 2018
This documentary dives into the evolution of sensationalist television through talk shows like "The Jerry Springer Show" and "Geraldo," tracing the roots of "trash TV" from its early days to its dominance in modern pop culture. Exploring how tabloid talk shows and reality TV reshaped entertainment, it examines the rise of controversial figures and outrageous programming that captivated audiences. Through interviews with producers, hosts, and critics, the film delves into the impact of ratings-driven content on television history and how it forever altered the landscape of broadcast media.
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[San Francisco, California, USA] :
A&E®
2018.
2024. - Language
- English
- Other Authors
- Online Access
- A Kanopy streaming video
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- Title from title frames.
Film
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- 1 online resource (streaming video file) (58 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
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- Mode of access: World Wide Web.
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- AVAILABLE FOR USE ONLY BY IOWA CITY AND RESIDENTS OF THE CONTRACTING GOVERNMENTS OF JOHNSON COUNTY, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, HILLS, AND LONE TREE (IA).