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Unsilent Revolution: Television News

Robert Donovan and Ray Scherer discussed their book, Unsilent Revolution: Television News and American Public Life, and its main themes. The… read more

Robert Donovan and Ray Scherer discussed their book, Unsilent Revolution: Television News and American Public Life, and its main themes. They each commented on their personal experiences with the media. They also described the impact television has had on the American public. They said that events such as the civil rights movement, the famine in Africa, the McCarthy era, the Vietnam War, and the space program were influenced greatly by television coverage. close

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Unsilent Revolution: Television News

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Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Aug 09, 1992 | 7:59pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Aug 10, 1992 | 6:55am EDT | C-SPAN 1

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  • Aug 09, 1992 | 7:59pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Aug 09, 1992 | 11:06pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Aug 10, 1992 | 1:05am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Aug 10, 1992 | 6:55am EDT | C-SPAN 1
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