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Primetime Propaganda: The True Hollywood Story of How the Left Took Over Your TV
by
Ben Shapiro
The inside story of how the most powerful medium of mass communication in human history has become a propaganda tool for the Left
Primetime Propaganda is the story—told in their own words—of how television has been used over the past sixty years by Hollywood writers, producers, actors, and executives to promote their liberal ideals, to push the envelope on social and politi...more
Primetime Propaganda is the story—told in their own words—of how television has been used over the past sixty years by Hollywood writers, producers, actors, and executives to promote their liberal ideals, to push the envelope on social and politi...more
ebook, 416 pages
Published
May 31st 2011
by HarperCollins e-books
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I expected the author of Primetime Propaganda to rail against the obvious left and far-left agenda of network television programming. Instead, Ben Shapiro presents a pretty fair history and analysis of the entertainment side of network TV and many of the key personalities involved. While some of his views are debatable, his key points are confirmed by his many interviews with key industry players.
A few of his main points are:
* The primary originators of network TV (Paley, Sarnoff, Goldenson) and...more
A few of his main points are:
* The primary originators of network TV (Paley, Sarnoff, Goldenson) and...more
Jul 26, 2011
Michelle
rated it
2 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
non-fiction,
political
I'm actually kind of surprised I finished this, given how liberal I am. I guess it's a testament to Ben Shapiro's writing style and his (often) reasonable arguments. I agree with Shapiro that TV is mostly liberal, and conservatives are often treated badly in Hollywood. But the main things Shapiro rails against, I see as great progress. For instance, the presence of gay and Muslim characters on television. Not too long ago, people couldn't even fathom watching black people on their TVs, let alone...more
This is an excellent and objective look at the liberal Hollywood culture and how it dominates television. As a result of this domination of the television entertainment industry, liberalism presents a one-sided and often heavy handed view of American cultural values. This has, over 50+ years, greatly influenced American values. I recommend this book, not because it indicts the Right or Left, but because everyone needs to be cognizant of the powerful and often subtle messages that bombard viewers...more
Over the years I had realized that like most of media, TV leaned to the left, but I had no idea to what extent since my TV viewing diminished greatly as an adult. This information comes directly from the people who wrote and directed these programs. Even my childhood favorite, "Sesame Street" is not excluded from the left's influences. It espouses diversity as the new self esteem and embraces liberal lifestyles while neglecting to teach kids patriotism or traditional values. Their political bias...more
Primetime Propaganda by Ben Shapiro surprised me because when I heard that it was written by a conservative columnist, I was expecting this venomous, hate filled, ideological rant against the admittedly quite liberal television industry.
What I actually got was a rational and fairly even handed approach towards the television industry that spoke to the creators and consumers of television from the 1950's through today and he discovered that yes many of them are liberal, but that the injection of...more
What I actually got was a rational and fairly even handed approach towards the television industry that spoke to the creators and consumers of television from the 1950's through today and he discovered that yes many of them are liberal, but that the injection of...more
The television industry is one that interests me as it is a social tool that constantly permeates our society. Every day we sit in front of the television to catch the evening news or the latest episode of our favourite sitcoms, dramas or reality shows.
Ben Shapiro does an excellent job of gathering an extensive amount of interviews with many of the movers and shakers in Hollywood such as Marcey Carsey, Carlton Cuse, Fred Silverman and others. Through the admissions of these influential Hollywood...more
Ben Shapiro does an excellent job of gathering an extensive amount of interviews with many of the movers and shakers in Hollywood such as Marcey Carsey, Carlton Cuse, Fred Silverman and others. Through the admissions of these influential Hollywood...more
Apr 16, 2012
Gary Braham
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
People with an interest in politics or the TV industry
This is the sort of book that wouldn't have been as good if anyone other than Ben Shapiro had written it. First of all, Ben clearly loves the TV industry, and is not writing this book as a right winger trying to rally the nation against liberal hollywood. He is legitimately trying to improve telavision for both liberals and conservatives. He was really able to move the debate to the next level. There have been many books or articles on trying to prove hollywood is liberal. And he does include ma...more
Interesting look at the politics behind our TV shows. Ben Shapiro interviews several of the most successful creators of TV programming in the industry and he recounts how they readily admit how many of them load their shows with far left messages. Pretty good book actually.
I knew TV was overwhelmingly liberal. I just did not know the extent. This writer did a great service in bringing this information to the forefront in this book.
We need to turn TV off when it goes against God, family and country.
We need to turn TV off when it goes against God, family and country.
A fascinating look into how the Hollywood elites think. I was shocked and amazed many times. It is surprising how much TV has shaped, and continues to shape, the way our culture thinks. I definitely recommend this to everyone who loves TV.
An excellent book on the history and culture of TV.
Interesting subject, and very well written.
Dec 08, 2011
Angie
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
non-fiction,
current-events
Confirms my choice not to have a TV.
Enjoyable book. It gets a bit heavy in industry talk but does a nice job of breaking down certain areas of the TV industry. You can't argue that liberalism is more prevalent than any other viewpoint in television. I do enjoy the author's call to arms to conservatives to take back tv.
An excellent depiction of probably the most useless, arrogant, elitist, narcisstic propagandists on the face of the earth! The information in this book is by no means new, but the indepthness of it is. Just another reason to call the television the "BOOB TUBE"!
Amazing to hear in their own words how producers etc are pushing their largely liberal, often anti family agenda. Lots of info, moved a little slow after a while....
Jan 07, 2013
Maureen
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4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
current-events-political
Interesting...especially learning how Hollywood educates their children. Could explain the drug use and inability to cope with the real world.
May 15, 2013
Marcia
marked it as to-read
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to-reserve-non-fiction
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