Television has had far-reaching and deep-felt effects on almost every aspect of society. This visually dazzling program, hosted by self-styled televisionary Moses Znaimer, features footage of media luminaries such as Marshall McLuhan, George Gerbner, Oliver Stone, and Camille Paglia. In a series of stand-alone essays, these experts express their opinions on a diverse array of topics, such as the awful honesty of film and TV; the threat of U.S. imperialism in the Global Village; the use of pop culture to spread paganism; and the culture of fear encouraged by TV violence. Other video essays consider the role of the "dramatic" and the sound bite in politics, how the Soviets manipulated telecasts of political events, how news consultants coach stations to improve ratings, and how, like the stained-glass windows of cathedrals of old, today’s TV is used to teach lessons to the non-reading masses. (96 minutes)