Since '45 (1979)

10.0/10 • 29 min • Documentary

Overview

Produced in 1979, this classic short documentary explores the mass media and its impact upon society, uncovering shocking details showing how in many cases it is the media itself that drives the news cycle.

Cast

Isaac Asimov

Self

Linda Ellerbee

Self - Print and Network Journalist

Harlan Ellison

Self - In new expanded version

Robert Klein

Self - Performer

Frank Nastasi

Self - 'Soupy Sales' Performer

Laraine Newman

Self - 'Saturday Night' Performer

Michael O'Donoghue

Self - TV comedy writer

Gilda Radner

Self - Performer

Tom Schiller

Self - TV comedy writer

Douglas Trumbull

Self - In new expanded version

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