Tube Talk: Big Ideas in Television

Tube Talk: Big Ideas in Television presents a unique collection of writing inspired by and exploring television in all its forms, from comedy, education, and commercials, to news, politics, and reality. These twenty-eight selections offer compelling perspectives on television and its place in our lives, its social impact, and its cultural influence. Inside you'll find: -Acclaimed authors, including Ariel Levy, Emily Nussbaum, George Saunders, Gil Scott-Heron, and E. B. White -Writing on ethics, commercialism, diversity, "reality," and censorship -Short stories, essays, lyrics, interviews, and poetry