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Archie Bunker for President

By Oscar Winberg

Archie Bunker for President

By Oscar Winberg

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Delving into the intersection of television entertainment and American politics during the 1970s, focusing on the sitcom All in the Family, this book explores how political campaigns, social movements, and legislators leveraged the show’s popularity for their own agendas. From Archie Bunker’s reactionary bigotry, to Edith Bunker’s symbolic role in the Equal Rights Amendment campaign, and the show’s creator and producer Norman Lear’s defiance against government censorship, Oscar Winberg uncovers the profound impact of television on political strategies and institutions.
Oscar Winberg’s capacious research, including in Norman Lear’s private archive, shows how All in the Family set the stage for today’s spectacle politics. It also reveals how politicians, from Richard Nixon to Hillary Rodham Clinton, skillfully utilized entertainment television to connect with audiences, demonstrating the evolution of personality politics that culminated in the political rise of Donald Trump. With a keen focus on the transformative power of television entertainment, this multifaceted history expands the discussion on the interconnected roles of media and politics, offering a new exploration into how one television show produced a profound cultural shift in American politics.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
268
Release Date:
2025-11-18
Publication Date:
2025-11-18
Publisher:
The University of North Carolina Press
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
146969090X
ISBN13:
9781469690902
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
461 g
Height:
156 cm
Width:
234 cm
Thickness:
16 cm
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