We've gained historical perspective on the stunt, even while the way we consume media has vastly changed over the decades that followed. Critics would laterdownplay the impactofThe War of the Worlds, with some arguing that newspapers purposely over-sensationalized the broadcast to cast doubts on...
We've gained historical perspective on the stunt, even while the way we consume media has vastly changed over the decades that followed. Critics would laterdownplay the impactofThe War of the Worlds, with some arguing that newspapers purposely over-sensationalized the broadcast to cast doubts on...
His financial advisors pushed Smith, who played the title character, to sign on to the show to pay back the sum, despite his lack of acting experience. The gamble quite literally paid off—Smith paid the government everything he owed, and fans loved the show so much they convinced NBC to...