Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Programming Intentionally Biased Left: Top TV Exec

Story here.

Hollywood and the entertainment industry in general is notoriously liberal and frequently seeks to shift Americans' cultural sensibilities leftward.  Even though it seems obvious to many of is, it's still a tad jarring to hear a top television executive cavalierly discuss the dearth of conservative-leaning programming on the major networks.  Fred Silverman has been a heavy hitter in network television for decades, holding influential programming and leadership positions at CBS, ABC, and NBC.  Listen as Silverman frankly admits that there's only one ("progressive") perspective in television entertainment today, and how right-leaning comedy programs are simply "not available:"

3 comments:

balbulican said...

Here's a hint, CS.
- When you hear a video clip that has been taken out of context and edited;
- when you don't actually hear the questions that are being asked, but they're presented to as title cards;
- when the introductory narration (spoken or onscreen) tells you what you should conclude;

You're being lied to.

It always surprises me when someone who claims to be so skeptical about media allows himself to be manipulated by propaganda, just because it reinforces his own preconceptions.

Canadian Sentinel said...

Oh, I know I'm being lied to. ;)

Consilium - Aarluk - Stonecircle said...

No substantive response. Check.