http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2012/08/26/159994780/its-who-you-know-predicting-how-the-newsroom-will-get-its-next-scoop
I was interested in learning a bit more about this show, despite my initial distaste for it. I stumbled upon this article that touches on the realism factor we discussed in class. It really captures my frustration with the convenience of the connections the character Stephen Harper has during the pilot episode. It seems that this is a recurring theme in the show, which apparently deviates from the actual nature of a news room and all the grunt work involved.
My favourite:
ReplyDeleteJune 28, 2012: Chief Justice John Roberts casts the deciding vote on health care. When ACN economist Sloan Sabbith was a Girl Scout, she was the Chief Justice's Samoas connection for four years running. (Only ever Samoas, for some reason.)