The Marcelo Effect, Political Commentary on Television
No. 38 FEBRUARY 2019
Once he brought roast suckling pig to the studio. Another time, it was a giant pie and the pastry chef. Using simple pedagogical language and with his talent as an «entertainer», Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa democratised access to enlightened opinion and made a niche product available to all. His Sunday TV appearances became the standard for television commentary. Even today, no commentator escapes comparison, no media or politicians ignore the strength of the format.
But who are the successors of the «Professor»? How do they view their role and which topics do they prefer? Why are so few of them women? What spaces do they have at their disposal? With is the political party distribution? This book analyses the developments in political commentary on Portuguese television. Which is like saying the «Marcelo Effect».
Once he brought roast suckling pig to the studio. Another time, it was a giant pie and the pastry chef. Using simple pedagogical language and with his talent as an «entertainer», Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa democratised access to enlightened opinion and made a niche product available to all. His Sunday TV appearances became the standard for television commentary. Even today, no commentator escapes comparison, no media or politicians ignore the strength of the format.
But who are the successors of the «Professor»? How do they view their role and which topics do they prefer? Why are so few of them women? What spaces do they have at their disposal? With is the political party distribution? This book analyses the developments in political commentary on Portuguese television. Which is like saying the «Marcelo Effect».
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Dimensions
6.5 × 130 × 200 mm
ISBN
978-989-8943-67-5
Book available only in Portuguese
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