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Does anybody have a problem with that? : Politically incorrect's greatest hits / by Maher, Bill.(CARDINAL)360494;
Subjects: Politically incorrect (Television program); American wit and humor.;
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The awful truth [videorecording] : the complete 1st season / by Moore, Michael,1954 Apr. 23-;
Episode 1. ‡tCheaper way to conduct a witch hunt ; ‡tFuneral at an HMO -- ‡gEpisode 2. ‡tBeat the rich ; ‡tSodomobile -- ‡gEpisode 3. ‡tCrackers vs. Mickey Mouse ; ‡tVoice-box choir -- ‡gEpisode 4. ‡tSal, the bill collector ; ‡tDuck and cover -- ‡gEpisode 5. ‡tAwful truth man of the year ; ‡tTV pundits? ; ‡t150 feet from NBC -- ‡gEpisode 6. ‡tWork care! ; ‡tLucyCam ; ‡tAir-drop TVs on Afghanistan.Activist filmmaker Michael Moore continues his war against all the wrongs committed by greedy businesses, the callous wealthy and opportunistic politicians who exploit the little people in society. Moore uses protest pranks, investigative reports and satirical games with the audience to illustrate his points.DVD ; full screen version.
Subjects: Awful truth (Television program); DVDs.; Political satire, American.;
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Reality bites back : the troubling truth about guilty pleasure tv / by Pozner, Jennifer L.;
Introduction : understanding project brainwash -- Unraveling reality tv's twisted fairy tales -- Get comfortable with my flaw finder : women's bodies as women's worth -- Bitches and morons and skanks, oh my! what reality tv teaches us about women -- This is not my beautiful house! class anxiety, hyperconsumerism, and mockery of the poor -- Erasing ethnicity, encoding bigotry : race, pre- and post-flavor of love -- Ghetto bitches, china dolls and cha cha divas : race, beauty, and the tyranny of Tyra Banks -- Beautiful corpses, abusive princes : violence against women as glamorous, romantic reality -- "I would be a servant to him" -- The world according to Covergirl : advertiser ideology goes 3D -- Fun with media literacy -- What are you going to do? how you can transform the media-starting today.
Subjects: Minorities on television.; Reality television programs; Reality television programs; Sex role on television.; Women on television.;
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Batman : a celebration of the classic TV series / by Garcia, Robert,author.(CARDINAL)719660; Desris, Joe,author.(CARDINAL)380229;
Introduction: A celebration of Batman -- The command at ABC: Batman on TV -- Semple writing Batman: as only he can -- Hiring the Batman case: they made the show last - Using Irwin Allen's props, to make screen tests tops -- Fox's commitment, Fitzsimons' fulfillment -- Bringing comics to screen: a visual treat in every scene -- A quick way needed from manor to cave, there are endangered citizens to save! -- The fans must race about the new Batcave -- Neal Hefti writes that strong, Grammy-winning theme song -- Barris Custom builds a Batmobile with that perfect Bob Kane feel -- The Batmobile's tricks, made everyone fanatics -- Batmobile on tour: showed thousands the cars' allure -- Robert Butler so totally "got it," he & Semple were a perfect fit -- Saving time and money, with bif, bang, & zowie! -- William Dozier agreed to narrate, Desmond Doomsday was great -- ABC's marketing is top notch, making Batman the show to watch -- Hiring producer Horwitz to create a scripting blitz -- TV history was made, Horwitz's team really knew their trade -- Desilu-Culver move required a new crew to be hired -- Batman's huge debut brings much hullabaloo -- Little first season scenes from "finks" to "fiends" -- Burt as Robin was ideal he play the role with zeal -- Holy is Robin's go-to phrase, he says it in so many ways -- Catwoman is a wow, Julie Newmar take a bow -- Frank Gorshin is the one to make Riddler loads of fun -- Cesar Romero is a win, the Joker always makes us grin -- Burgess Meredith makes us chortle, his Penguin is immortal -- The second season starts, includes episodes in three parts -- Horwitz builds a reliable staff who wrote scripts for a good laugh -- New directors got ready, keeping production steady -- The cast & crew loved all the many fans, even with their wacky plans -- Makeup & wardrobe tales from penguins to dusty trails -- Film sets, first aid & showers cause shooting to take extra hours -- A strange prop each day kept Krizman at play -- With cameos & invited guests Batman picked from Hollywood's best -- Guest stars recall their best moments overall -- Stuntmen Kerns & Paul Dare to make stunts that really scare -- Fighting crime on land, sea & air, Batman brings Batcycle & more to bear -- Batgirl makes comics debut, then to TV in luminous purple hue -- Bruce Lee paid a visit, shows Ward his fighting spirit -- Adding high heels & kicks to stunts long fixed -- Season had begun, it was Batman's final run -- The final nine eps finish strong, before cast & crew say "so long" -- Culver City says goodbye Batman goes out on a high -- An inspiration to modern writers & movie-producing fighters -- Episode guide: Season one -- Episode guide: Season two -- Episode guide: Season three.
Subjects: Batman (Television program : 1966-1968); Superhero television programs; Television programs; Television programs;
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Madam Secretary. [videorecording] / by Freeman, Morgan,director.(CARDINAL)348086; Stoltz, Eric,1961-director.(CARDINAL)847722; Arend, Geoffrey,1978-actor.; Leoni, Téa,1966-actor.(CARDINAL)785996; Daly, Tim,1956-actor.(CARDINAL)380526;
Geoffrey Arend, Téa Leoni, Tim Daly, Patina Miller, Erich Bergen.Originally broadcast on television 2015-2016.DVD; Dolby 5.1 and stereo, widescreen presentation.TV rating: Not rated.The show must go on -- The doability doctrine -- The Rusalka -- Waiting for Taleju -- The long shot -- Catch and release -- You say you want a revolution -- Lights out -- Russian roulette -- The greater good -- Unity node -- The middle way -- Invasive species -- Left of the boom -- Right of the boom -- Hijriyyah -- Higher learning -- On the clock -- Desperate remedies -- Ghost detainee -- Connection lost -- Render safe -- Vartius.When the Secretary of State is killed in a plane crash, CIA analyst Elizabeth Faulkner McCord is promoted to become Secretary of State.
Subjects: Political television programs.; Television series.; United States. Department of State; Political plays.; Television programs.;
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Apprentice in wonderland : how Donald Trump and Mark Burnett took America through the looking glass / by Setoodeh, Ramin,author.(CARDINAL)795000;
Prologue: Into the boardroom -- Keeping up with the Trumps -- Donald on thin ice -- The tao of Mark Burnett -- George, Carolyn- and Omarosa -- Ratings, ratings, ratings! -- Trump v. Zucker -- Will & Grace under fire -- Mad about Martha -- "Beauty is an unfair advantage" -- Boss of all celebrities -- He's running -- Apprentice in wonderland."From the editor in chief of Variety and author of the New York Times bestseller Ladies Who Punch, the never-fully-told, behind-the-scenes story of Donald Trump and The Apprentice, the long-running reality series that catapulted him to the White House"--"Here for the first time is the definitive untold story of Donald Trump's years as a reality TV star. Trump himself admits he might not have been president without The Apprentice. Now, just as he uncovered the chaos inside the daytime favorite The View in his bestselling Ladies Who Punch, Ramin Setoodeh chronicles Trump's dramatic tenure as New York's ultimate boss in the boardroom, a mirage created by Survivor producer Mark Burnett and NBC boss Jeff Zucker. With unprecedented access, including hours of interviews with Trump, his boardroom advisers George Ross and Carolyn Kepcher, Eric Trump, and some of the most memorable contestants, and writing with flair and authority, Setoodeh shares all the untold tales from this legendary show that has left its mark on popular culture, shaped the legend of its star, and ultimately changed American history"--Dust jacket flap.
Subjects: Biographies.; Trump, Donald, 1946-; Burnett, Mark (James Mark); Apprentice (Television program); Reality television programs; Television and politics;
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What's next : a backstage pass to The West Wing, its cast and crew, and its enduring legacy of service / by Fitzgerald, Melissa,author.(CARDINAL)892099; McCormack, Mary,1969-author.(CARDINAL)344146; Sorkin, Aaron,writer of foreword.(CARDINAL)370861; Janney, Allison,writer of introduction.(CARDINAL)340338;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 561-573) and index."A behind-the-scenes look into the creation and legacy of The West Wing as told by cast members Melissa Fitzgerald and Mary McCormack, with additional insight from cast and crew exploring what made the show what it was, and how its impassioned commitment to service has made the series and relationships behind it endure"--
Subjects: Television criticism and reviews.; West Wing (Television program); Television programs; Television; Presidents on television.; Politics on television.;
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Paul Robeson [videorecording] : here I stand /
Narrated by Ossie Davis"Presents the life and achievements of Paul Robeson, an athlete, singer, scholar and champion of the rights of the poor, disenfranchised and people of color."--ContainerNot rated
Subjects: Biographical films.; Documentary films.; Robeson, Paul, 1898-1976.; American masters (Television program); Actors; African Americans; Political activists; Singers;
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House of cards [videorecording] the complete first season / by Mara, Kate,1983-; Spacey, Kevin.; Stoll, Corey,1976-; Wright, Robin,1966-; Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm); Trigger Street Productions.;
Cast: Kevin Spacey, Kate Mara, Robin Wright, Corey Stoll.Season one of the Netflix original series House of Cards. Frank Underwood is a cunning career politician. Zoe Barnes is an ambitious young journalist. Together they forge a partnership that trades powerful secrets for political access, and so much more.Not rated.Region 1 ; 5.1 Dolby Digital.
Subjects: Television serials.; Films for the hearing impaired.; Journalists; Political television programs.; Politicians; Television series.;
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A woman first : first woman : a memoir / by Meyer, Selina,author.(CARDINAL)797293; Kimball, Billy,author.(CARDINAL)808192; Mandel, David,author.(CARDINAL)466007;
"With wit, wisdom, eloquence, and fearless honesty, Selina Meyer reveals for the first time what really goes on in the halls of power, including the ultimate hall, the White House. It's all here: the triumphs, the tragedies, the personalities, and the momentous events that have shaped our times, brought together in a page-turning tale told as only Selina Meyer could tell it. Selina Meyer's compassion, her sense of humor, her grace, and her uncommon willingness to bare her heart make this story revelatory, beautifully rendered, and unlike any other president's memoir ever written. First Woman: A Woman First would be a fitting title for a book about Selina Meyer, Eleanor Roosevelt, or Amelia Earhart, but in this case, it is about Selina Meyer"--jacket.The long-awaited memoir of her tumultuous year in office, A Woman First: First Woman is an intimate first-person account of the public and private lives of Selina Meyer, America's first woman president. Known and beloved throughout the world as a vocal and fearless advocate for adult literacy, fighting AIDS, our military families, and as a stalwart champion of the oppressed, especially the long-suffering people of Tibet, President Meyer is considered one of the world's most notable people. In her own words, she reveals the innermost workings of the world's most powerful office, sharing previous secret details along with her own personal feelings about the historic events of her time. In A Woman First: First Woman, President Selina Meyer tells the story of her times the way that only she could, Readers will gain new insights not only into Meyer herself but also the mechanics of governing and the many colorful personalities in Meyer's orbit, including world leaders and her devoted cadre of allies and aides, many of them already familiar to the American people.
Subjects: Fictional autobiographies.; Humorous fiction.; Political fiction.; Meyer, Selina.; Veep (Television program); Presidents; Women politicians;
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