COMM 150 Lecture Notes - Lecture 18: Oligopoly, Wok, Profit Motive
Document Summary
Began with a situation that speaks to the political economic changes in the television industry. Irony can be used for either conservative or liberal purposes, depending on whether the object satirized is an establishing force. Howard beale- throwback to golden era, the old fashion television. Max shumacher (old middle aged)- ethical programming, truth. Frank hackett- corporate man concerned only with pro t. Cheyefsky was thinking not only about the christine chubbock case but also build up to gary gilmore execution and how that had driven ratings. Extending the media trend of doing anything for ratings. Max is nostalgic, drinking, and thinking about the past. Interesting that no one in the news room is even listening to what is being said, hints the meaninglessness of the show. Frank hackett"s only concern is what the stock holders will think, and the only thing he thinks that they are worried about are ratings and pro t.
