All the News Unfit to Print

Eric Burns talked about his book All the News Unfit to Print: How Things Were...and How They Were Reported (Wiley; April 20, 2009). In his book he recounts the many types of mistakes,… read more

Eric Burns talked about his book All the News Unfit to Print: How Things Were...and How They Were Reported (Wiley; April 20, 2009). In his book he recounts the many types of mistakes, hoaxes, omissions, and lies in the history of journalism. Mr. Burns profiles the authors and their motivations that range from Samuel Clemens' (Mark Twain’s) bogus discovery of a 100-year-old “Petrified Man” and Benjamin Franklin’s fabricated report of “The Trial of Miss Polly Baker” to modern times.

Eric Burns is the former host of “Fox News Watch.” He is the author of several books, including Infamous Scribblers and The Spirits of America. close

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All the News Unfit to Print

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Program ID:
286639-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
New York, New York, United States
First Aired:
May 30, 2009 | 9:29am EDT | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Aug 10, 2009 | 2:15am EDT | C-SPAN 2

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  • May 30, 2009 | 9:29am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Jun 01, 2009 | 5:00am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Jun 27, 2009 | 10:19am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Aug 10, 2009 | 2:15am EDT | C-SPAN 2
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