Chapter
Ed Sullivan's Influence on Late Night TV and True Crime Media
39:59 - 46:06 (06:06)
The discussion highlights how Ed Sullivan's work on the late-night variety show helped form the basis for shows like The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson. Additionally, the staged photos he used in articles on true crime were a precursor to modern reenactments and unsolved mysteries. However, mainstream media ridiculed his health ideas and lurid celebrity Photoshop stunts.
Clips
The idea of solving political conflicts through wrestling matches was first suggested in 1914 by a gentleman called AB Ford, which, according to the speaker, would have been a great idea if the leaders of the countries were to solve their differences with a wrestling match instead of going to war.
39:59 - 42:18 (02:18)
Summary
The idea of solving political conflicts through wrestling matches was first suggested in 1914 by a gentleman called AB Ford, which, according to the speaker, would have been a great idea if the leaders of the countries were to solve their differences with a wrestling match instead of going to war.
ChapterEd Sullivan's Influence on Late Night TV and True Crime Media
EpisodePart Two: How the First Fitness Influencer Doomed Us All
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The podcast discusses how tabloid journalism has evolved over time, including the role of staged photos with celebrities, and the creation of the late-night variety show format.
42:18 - 46:06 (03:47)
Summary
The podcast discusses how tabloid journalism has evolved over time, including the role of staged photos with celebrities, and the creation of the late-night variety show format. It also mentions the controversy surrounding certain health gurus, and their impact on mainstream media.