Great insight into the roots and ongoing appeal of rabble-rousing reality TV.
A very entertaining, informative and relevant film for a day and age in which rabble-rousing reality television programming has become ever-present.
Great film!
Great look back at a show that took the country by storm. Unfortunately the show burned pug far too soon. Find out why in this documentary.
Fascinating details about Morton Downey Jr and the beginnings of shock television and reality tv shows.
Although shock type tv or reality shows where the host gets in guests' faces and jeers at them (or even goes way beyond that) make me cringe, this film sheds much light on Morton Downey Jr's appeal - and why he made headlines regularly - although his fame lasted a relatively short time. The filmmakers, former fans of Downey, have created an intriguing perspective, one that doesn't totally flatter the man or condemn him. Both views are included.
I actually remember seeing Downey's show when it was still being aired. The filmmakers have definitely captured the essence of those shows as well as an in depth look at Downey's place in television history. I had somehow forgotten the details of his aggressive (rabid might be more accurate) and intense persona. A chain smoker, he would puff away while assessing his audiences and guests.
He'd also ramp up audience energy (they didn't need much encouragement) until many would be yelling and insulting the guests along...
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