Newton Minow and the Vast Wasteland Speech, May 9, 1961
Here is my wonderful dad, Newton Minow, on his famous "vast wasteland" speech, delivered when he was the new Kennedy Administration FCC Chairman to the National Association of Broadcasters on May 9, 1961, 55 years ago today.
Although he said many good things about television, producer Sherwood Schwartz was so insulted by Dad's comments he decided to name the sinking ship on "Gilligan's Island" after him -- the S.S....
Although he said many good things about television, producer Sherwood Schwartz was so insulted by Dad's comments he decided to name the sinking ship on "Gilligan's Island" after him -- the S.S....
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