The '80s: The Decade That Made Us The Revolutionaries (2013)
In 1981, Ronald Reagan is propelled into the U.S. presidency, but his much-scrutinized administration is shaken to its core a mere 70 days in when an assassin’s bullet pierces his lung. Vivid accounts from newsman Sam Donaldson, on the ground that day, and Dr. David Adelberg, the medical intern who cradled Reagan’s heart in his hands during surgery, describe a country in panic. After a full recovery, and an ensuing upswing in popularity, Reagan’s business mandate leads to a new breed of entrepreneurs, including Steve Jobs, whose “1984” commercial helped launch the Super Bowl commercial phenomenon; Ted Turner, who reinvented the news business with the creation of 24-hour news; and Ben & Jerry, who successfully combined the hippie vibe of the 1960s with the entrepreneurial spirit of the 1980s.
Primary Title
- The '80s: The Decade That Made Us
Secondary Title
- The Revolutionaries
Date Broadcast
- Wednesday 16 September 2015
Release Year
- 2013
Start Time
- 23 : 30
Finish Time
- 00 : 30
Duration
- 60:00
Episode
- 2
Channel
- National Geographic Channel
Broadcaster
- Sky Network Television
Programme Description
- In 1981, Ronald Reagan is propelled into the U.S. presidency, but his much-scrutinized administration is shaken to its core a mere 70 days in when an assassin’s bullet pierces his lung. Vivid accounts from newsman Sam Donaldson, on the ground that day, and Dr. David Adelberg, the medical intern who cradled Reagan’s heart in his hands during surgery, describe a country in panic. After a full recovery, and an ensuing upswing in popularity, Reagan’s business mandate leads to a new breed of entrepreneurs, including Steve Jobs, whose “1984” commercial helped launch the Super Bowl commercial phenomenon; Ted Turner, who reinvented the news business with the creation of 24-hour news; and Ben & Jerry, who successfully combined the hippie vibe of the 1960s with the entrepreneurial spirit of the 1980s.
Classification
- PGR
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- United States--History--20th century
- United States--Civilization--20th century
- United States--Social conditions--1981-2001
- United States--Economic conditions--1981-2001
Genres
- Documentary
Hosts
- Rob Lowe (Narrator)
Contributors
- Jonathan Rudd (Director)
- Andy Blackman (Producer)
Subjects
- United States--History--20th century
- United States--Civilization--20th century
- United States--Social conditions--1981-2001
- United States--Economic conditions--1981-2001