This instrument can teach, it can illuminate; yes, and it can even inspire.
But it can do so only to the extent that humans are determined to use it to those ends.

-Edward R. Murrow in a speech to attendees at the 1958 RTNDA convention.

Sunday, May 16, 2010

MG:

Entertainment vs. journalism
The television/entertainment industry is a hybrid--Her job is to observe and act as both as consumers of media and news and build product that they hope will entertain an audience. Colbert Report depends on an informed public, but at its core, their job is getting people to watch

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