Conversation with Frank Rich

In this conversation ,recorded at BROWN UNIVERSITY in Providence ,RI Frank Rich, Columnist, NEW YORK TIMES discussed the evolution of ne… read more

In this conversation ,recorded at BROWN UNIVERSITY in Providence ,RI

Frank Rich, Columnist, NEW YORK TIMES

discussed the evolution of news coverage from simply reporting a story to making them media events to boost television ratings. He cited the coverage of the Persian Gulf War and the O.J. Simpson trial as examples of how news events were turned into television miniseries. After his prepared remarks questions were taken from the audience.

Introduction by: E.Gordon Gee, President , BROWN UNIVERSITY close

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Conversation with Frank Rich

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Program ID:
116372-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Providence, Rhode Island, United States
First Aired:
Jan 03, 1999 | 9:53pm EST | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Jan 05, 1999 | 4:09pm EST | C-SPAN 2

Airing Details

  • Jan 03, 1999 | 9:53pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Jan 04, 1999 | 1:43am EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Jan 04, 1999 | 5:33pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Jan 05, 1999 | 5:55am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Jan 05, 1999 | 4:09pm EST | C-SPAN 2
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