America Gets Wired

Summary In the '80s, networks like CNN help drive the stratospheric rise of cable. The 24-hour news channel's coverage of John Lennon's death at the start of the 80s and the rescue of baby Jessica McClure near the end cemented its place in viewers' homes. Niche channels are spawned, including MTV, QVC and many televangelism networks. The downfall of televangelists Jim and Tammy Bakker becomes must-see TV.

S1.E5 ∙ America Gets Wired

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Joan Collins Huey Morgan Steven Tyler Kurt Andersen

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Genres : Documentary

Release date : Aug 26, 2018

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Production companies : Nutopia

Summary In the '80s, networks like CNN help drive the stratospheric rise of cable. The 24-hour news channel's coverage of John Lennon's death at the start of the 80s and the rescue of baby Jessica McClure near the end cemented its place in viewers' homes. Niche channels are spawned, including MTV, QVC and many televangelism networks. The downfall of televangelists Jim and Tammy Bakker becomes must-see TV.

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Genres : Documentary

Release date : Aug 26, 2018

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Production companies : Nutopia

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