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The Legacy of Morton Downey, Jr.
31:45 - 35:25 (03:40)
The documentary examines the legacy of Morton Downey Jr. and his contribution to the rise of divisive, confrontational media personalities on television, featuring interviews with some of Morton's former audience members and associates.
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Morton Downey Jr and Wally George were both hosts of sensationalist talk shows, but Morton was willing to spar verbally with his guests while Wally was too brittle to take a hit.
31:45 - 32:47 (01:01)
Summary
Morton Downey Jr and Wally George were both hosts of sensationalist talk shows, but Morton was willing to spar verbally with his guests while Wally was too brittle to take a hit.
ChapterThe Legacy of Morton Downey, Jr.
EpisodePart Three: Morton Downey Junior: The Ur-Media Grifter
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The Morton Downey Jr. Show was a hit during the late '80s known for its combative nature and spectacle.
32:48 - 33:45 (00:57)
Summary
The Morton Downey Jr. Show was a hit during the late '80s known for its combative nature and spectacle. However, by the early '90s, the show lost its appeal as it became more unhinged and controversial, leading to its ultimate cancellation.
ChapterThe Legacy of Morton Downey, Jr.
EpisodePart Three: Morton Downey Junior: The Ur-Media Grifter
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The documentary "Autocult" highlights Morton Downey Jr., a talk show host whose willingness to physically confront guests set him apart from imitators like Jerry Springer and Wally George, and whose audience was primarily made up of young and disaffected men.
33:45 - 35:25 (01:40)
Summary
The documentary "Autocult" highlights Morton Downey Jr., a talk show host whose willingness to physically confront guests set him apart from imitators like Jerry Springer and Wally George, and whose audience was primarily made up of young and disaffected men.