OK, so I watched the Tim Robbins' video again and it only reinforced what I already knew about him....he's a left-leaning, condescending elitist. His entire diatribe was based on the premise that we the 'rubes', less-informed idiots have no control over the decisions we make regarding which entertainment to view...if any. Also, his not-so-subtle- innuendo about the current Bush Administration was obvious. Yes, his nonsense sounded similar to Murrow's speech from the movie Good Night and Good Luck. So what? During the Murrow Era, there were only the 'big three' TV networks ABC, NBC & CBS. Today there are a myriad of channels to watch along with a multitude of shows with many different subject matters...not so back then. Also, Murrow was an active member of the TV broadcasters...not Robbins. Which begs the already asked question: Why was he even the keynote speaker? Everybody knows his ridiculous, elitist political views. (If you don't believe me, just listen to the entire rant.) Because of the political climate back in the 50's, and the entertainment industry, Murrow wasn't so obviously condescending. TV was in it's infancy and was just beginning to blossom as an undustry. Also, America was a lot more conservative back then and Murrow was risking his career. Robbins is not. He's doing nothing more than preaching to the choir of media elites who think they should be the arbitors of entertainment. If he were so concerned about junk entertainment, he would have mentioned the epic, enlightening films he's has acted in like: Howard The Duck, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, Tenacious D in: The Pick of Destiny. I'm sure they were all made for the betterment of our society, don't you think? Why don't y0u check out his BLAHG on the Huffington Post...a community of liberal idiots who think they know than more we do about ourselves, our families, TV, Music, the environment, politics, etc.
Too often us Conservatives are accused of hate-speech, just look at the Huffington Post so you can see what it really is.
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I love to read unpopular opinions, but I'm confused about yours. You said, "His entire diatribe was based on the premise that we the 'rubes', less-informed idiots have no control over the decisions we make regarding which entertainment to view."
No, it wasn't. He wasn't speaking to consumers about their viewing choices, he was speaking to broadcasters about the programming they choose to create. This was an industry event, not a political town hall, not a news program. The audience for Robbins's speech was not consumers, it was broadcast industry insiders.
National trade organizations such as the NAB hold annual conferences with keynote speeches. Keynote speakers are chosen because they are well known and well respected in the industry. Who do you think would have been a more appropriate choice?
Just because you think so, my opinion is not "unpopular", thank you. I understand that he was speaking to industry broadcasters & insiders...didn't I state that? I also know that, by pulling his prank, his message was going to be seen/heard by a lot more than just insiders. Come on Lilly, be honest, do you really think Robbins thought only tose attending the NAB conference would see/listen to/hear his drivel? I understand that most conferences have keynote speakers. AGAIN, I wonder why this non-broadcaster was chosen. To give him a platform that he wouldn't have otherwise? Well-known(yes)? Well respected (probably)? Whatever... I know I've proven to a reasonable person who Robbins is & his bias is.
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