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Tim Robbin's Controversial and Banned NAB Keynote Address

submitted by Farhad2000

1 decade 6 years 7 months 1 week ago

NEW YORK (AdAge.com) -- Actor Criticizes Broadcast Industry Focus on The Tawdry and Demeaning: Even as he came on stage to give the keynote address at the National Association of Broadcasters Show in Las Vegas, it was obvious that Tim Robbins' remarks had caused controversy backstage. The Academy Award-winning actor and critically acclaimed screenwriter, director and producer first indicated to the audience that he would not be giving his speech. Then, floor agents of the NAB organizers ordered journalists' video cameras turned off. An NAB spokesman later said Mr. Robbins contract had a "no filming" clause. Ultimately, Mr. Robbins changed his mind and started talking. Listen to the six best minutes of the speech.

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This is an amazing speech on media, its influence and its important role right now in history.

Hear, Hear.

^ in the context of this speech, I think you mean "Listen, listen" ;-)

I think Bob Rober.. err. Tim Robbins has a point. Is he running for office? Ya think he's got Obama fever?

Good ol' Andy Dufrane, speakin' it like it is.

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He seems drunk to me.

I hadn't realized how huge he is. He makes all the other folks seem tiny.

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