David Marc
As a Guest
Writer David Marc Discusses the Past and Present of Television.
Writer David Marc. He's the co-author of the new book, "Prime Time Prime Movers," about how TV's producers are the ones who most influence its creative and ideological direction. They cite such examples as Stephen Bochco, the creator of "Hill Street Blues," and "L.A. Law," and "Cop Rock." (published by Little, Brown & Co.)
A TV Critic's "Comic Visions"
David Marc considers his new book about classic sitcoms as a kind of autobiography: each show he reviews reminds him of the time in his life when he first watched it. He joins Fresh Air to talk about the history and politics of television comedy, especially in how it restricted the roles of women and people of color.
Television is a Symptom, Not a Cause.
Guest commentator David Marc will tackle the argument that television is to blame for the decline in reading.