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“Bob Thompson On Tyra Banks Hosting ‘Dancing With The Stars’.”
Robert Thompson, trustee professor of television, radio and film and director of the Bleier Center for Television and Pop Culture in the Newhouse School, was interviewed for the WGBH Radio (Boston Public Radio) piece titled, “Bob Thompson On Tyra Banks…
“Bob Thompson’s Best And Worst Of TV.”
Robert Thompson, trustee professor of television, radio and film and director of the Bleier Center for Television and Pop Culture in the Newhouse School, was interviewed by WGBH Radio (Boston Public Radio) for the story, “Bob Thompson’s Best And Worst…
“Today’s coronavirus news: Texas sees deadliest week of pandemic; Australia approves experimental drug to treat severe cases.”
Robert Thompson, trustee professor of television, radio and film and director of the Bleier Center for Television and Pop Culture in the Newhouse School, was quoted by the Toronto Star in the article titled, “Today’s coronavirus news: Texas sees deadliest week…
“Disney reopens as a different world with masks, social distancing and light crowds.”
Robert Thompson, trustee professor of television, radio and film and director of the Bleier Center for Television and Pop Culture in the Newhouse School, was quoted in the Orlando Sentinel article titled, “Disney reopens as a different world with masks,…
Robert Thompson’s radio interviews on the death of Carl Reiner
Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor of television, radio and film in the Newhouse School and director of the Bleier Center for Television and Pop Culture, conducted multiple radio interviews about the death of Carl Reiner, renowned actor, comedian, director, screenwriter, and…
“How to stay on the air for half a century? Ask ‘The Young and the Restless'”
Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor of television, radio and film in the Newhouse School and director of the Bleier Center for Television and Pop Culture, was quoted in the Marketplace story “How to stay on the air for half a century?…
“How ‘Looney Tunes’ joined the culture wars”
Kendall Phillips, Professor of Communications and Rhetorical Studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, was interviewed by Deseret News for the article “How ‘Looney Tunes’ joined the culture wars.” The article questions whether “removing Elmer Fudd’s gun represent[s]…
Why ‘Old Town Road’ Strikes a Chord with Listeners
Rapper Lil Nas X’s song “Old Town Road” is now the longest-running No. 1 single in Billboard Hot 100 history. “Old Town Road,” featuring Billy Ray Cyrus, has been No. 1 for 17 consecutive weeks, bumping Luis Fonsi and Daddy…
Shark Week – Enough Science?
Bob Thompson, Trustee Professor and director of the Bleier Center for Television and Pop Culture in the Newhouse School, was quoted in the NBC News story “Some experts worry Shark Week focuses too much on the sensational, not enough on…
With Guilty Verdict, Thompson Talks Cosby Legacy
Bill Cosby was officially found guilty after many alleged sexual assault cases were brought against the former comedian and television star. Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor and director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture in the Newhouse School, weighed…