The LRB Podcast New TV/Old TV
Jan 3, 2024
James Meek, who recently reviewed 'the New TV' by Peter Biskind, joins Tom to discuss the rise of cable TV, the emergence of streaming giants, the power of showrunners, and whether the golden age of television drama is coming to an end.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Evolution of TV: From Advertiser Control to Creative Freedom
02:36 • 16min
The Rising Costs and Consolidation of the Television Industry
19:04 • 6min
The Intersection of Crime Shows, Literary Fiction, and Film
25:29 • 23min
The Impact of Streaming Services on Writers in TV Industry
48:25 • 4min
James Meek thanks Tom and discusses articles in the LRB, the Close Readings podcast, and a recommendation for Let Me Fix It podcast
52:05 • 2min