Kathryn Cramer Brownell
Biographic Data
| ID | 1190109 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Kathryn Cramer Brownell |
| GIVEN NAMES | Kathryn Cramer |
| FAMILY NAME | Brownell |
| SIGNATURE | BROWNELL K C |
| AFFILIATIONS | Purdue University West Lafayette |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-2010-4192 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 10 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 12 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 9 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 1 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2012 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
The Presidency of Joseph R. Biden: A First Historical Assessment
How the 1976 Election Reshaped American Politics: A Review Essay
Watergate, the Bipartisan Struggle for Media Access, and the Growth of Cable Television
As the televised Watergate hearings captivated the nation during the summer of 1973, they provided innovative programming that stimulated civic activism and taught Congress about the political power of television. Both of these developments ultimately boosted the fortunes of the cable television industry. The Senate hearings, which initiated a dramatic conclusion to a presidency that redefined the place of media in American political life, served…
The Role and Impact of Fox News
Considering that cable news has become a primary source of political information for many Americans, this article examines the role and impact of Fox News in the United States, particularly as it compares to other news outlets. We begin by offering a historical analysis of Fox News’ formation and growth in popularity, including a review of existing scholarship on the network’s impact on news consumers. Prior research as well as an additional nati…
Speaker Jim Wright: Power, Scandal, and the Birth of Modern Politics. Jess and Betty Jo Hay Series. By J. Brooks Flippen
Speaker of the House Jim Wright (D-TX) resigned in scandal on May 31, 1989 with a powerful and emotional speech denouncing how a partisanship, negative campaigning, and personal vendettas had overtaken Congress. In his book, Speaker Jim Wright: Power, Scandal, and the Birth of Modern Politics, J. Brooks Flippen traces the history behind this moment, arguing that Wright was both a preamble to and the first victim of the “age of Gingrich,” in which…
Liking Ike: Eisenhower, Advertising, and the Rise of Celebrity Politics
In the 2016 election a political newcomer took advantage of a new media and American fascination with celebrity to win the White House. While the victory was shocking to many observers, the media political landscape in which Donald J. Trump flourished is rooted in an earlier moment when another man with no formal political experience also capitalized on a new technology and the use of spectacle to win the presidency. In Liking Ike David Haven Bla…
Charles L. Ponce de Leon. That’s the Way It Is: A History of Television News in America
Since the 1980s, academics, notably Louis Menand, have used a “decline-of-TV-news narrative” to explain the history of the television news industry. According to them, “TV news was ‘dumbed-down’” during the 1980s, when corporate executives turned toward infotainment to win higher ratings and, as a result, neglected television news’ public responsibility to inform and enlighten American viewers (xi). The popularity of recent dramas like HBO’s News…
The Historical Presidency: Gerald Ford, Saturday Night Live , and the Development of the Entertainer in Chief
On April 17, 1976, President Gerald Ford and his press secretary Ron Nessen appeared on the late‐night television show Saturday Night Live ( SNL ) after much deliberation. Though reluctant to assume the position as entertainer in chief, Ford's appearance on SNL marked a distinctive shift in his communication strategy, as his campaign team attempted to restore the power of the Oval Office through performative politics. Though narratives of the dev…
Showbiz Politics: Hollywood in American Political Life
Journal Article Showbiz Politics: Hollywood in American Political Life Get access By Kathryn Cramer Brownell. (Chapel Hill: University of North Carolina Press, 2014. xvi, 311 pp. $39.95.) Journal of American History, Volume 102, Issue 3, December 2015, Pages 911–912, https://doi.org/10.1093/jahist/jav532 Published: 01 December 2015
Movietime U.S.A”: The Motion Picture Industry Council and the Politicization of Hollywood in Postwar America
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Showbiz Politics: Hollywood in American Political Life
Journal Article Showbiz Politics: Hollywood in American Political Life Get access By Kathryn Cramer Brownell. (Chapel Hill: University of North Carolina Press, 2014. xvi, 311 pp. $39.95.) Journal of American History, Volume 102, Issue 3, December 2015, Pages 911–912, https://doi.org/10.1093/jahist/jav532 Published: 01 December 2015
The Role and Impact of Fox News
Considering that cable news has become a primary source of political information for many Americans, this article examines the role and impact of Fox News in the United States, particularly as it compares to other news outlets. We begin by offering a historical analysis of Fox News’ formation and growth in popularity, including a review of existing scholarship on the network’s impact on news consumers. Prior research as well as an additional nati…
The Historical Presidency: Gerald Ford, Saturday Night Live , and the Development of the Entertainer in Chief
On April 17, 1976, President Gerald Ford and his press secretary Ron Nessen appeared on the late‐night television show Saturday Night Live ( SNL ) after much deliberation. Though reluctant to assume the position as entertainer in chief, Ford's appearance on SNL marked a distinctive shift in his communication strategy, as his campaign team attempted to restore the power of the Oval Office through performative politics. Though narratives of the dev…
Movietime U.S.A”: The Motion Picture Industry Council and the Politicization of Hollywood in Postwar America
An abstract is not available for this content so a preview has been provided. Please use the Get access link above for information on how to access this content
Showbiz Politics: Hollywood in American Political Life
Journal Article Showbiz Politics: Hollywood in American Political Life Get access By Kathryn Cramer Brownell. (Chapel Hill: University of North Carolina Press, 2014. xvi, 311 pp. $39.95.) Journal of American History, Volume 102, Issue 3, December 2015, Pages 911–912, https://doi.org/10.1093/jahist/jav532 Published: 01 December 2015
Charles L. Ponce de Leon. That’s the Way It Is: A History of Television News in America
Since the 1980s, academics, notably Louis Menand, have used a “decline-of-TV-news narrative” to explain the history of the television news industry. According to them, “TV news was ‘dumbed-down’” during the 1980s, when corporate executives turned toward infotainment to win higher ratings and, as a result, neglected television news’ public responsibility to inform and enlighten American viewers (xi). The popularity of recent dramas like HBO’s News…
The Historical Presidency: Gerald Ford, Saturday Night Live , and the Development of the Entertainer in Chief
On April 17, 1976, President Gerald Ford and his press secretary Ron Nessen appeared on the late‐night television show Saturday Night Live ( SNL ) after much deliberation. Though reluctant to assume the position as entertainer in chief, Ford's appearance on SNL marked a distinctive shift in his communication strategy, as his campaign team attempted to restore the power of the Oval Office through performative politics. Though narratives of the dev…
Liking Ike: Eisenhower, Advertising, and the Rise of Celebrity Politics
In the 2016 election a political newcomer took advantage of a new media and American fascination with celebrity to win the White House. While the victory was shocking to many observers, the media political landscape in which Donald J. Trump flourished is rooted in an earlier moment when another man with no formal political experience also capitalized on a new technology and the use of spectacle to win the presidency. In Liking Ike David Haven Bla…
Speaker Jim Wright: Power, Scandal, and the Birth of Modern Politics. Jess and Betty Jo Hay Series. By J. Brooks Flippen
Speaker of the House Jim Wright (D-TX) resigned in scandal on May 31, 1989 with a powerful and emotional speech denouncing how a partisanship, negative campaigning, and personal vendettas had overtaken Congress. In his book, Speaker Jim Wright: Power, Scandal, and the Birth of Modern Politics, J. Brooks Flippen traces the history behind this moment, arguing that Wright was both a preamble to and the first victim of the “age of Gingrich,” in which…
Watergate, the Bipartisan Struggle for Media Access, and the Growth of Cable Television
As the televised Watergate hearings captivated the nation during the summer of 1973, they provided innovative programming that stimulated civic activism and taught Congress about the political power of television. Both of these developments ultimately boosted the fortunes of the cable television industry. The Senate hearings, which initiated a dramatic conclusion to a presidency that redefined the place of media in American political life, served…
The Role and Impact of Fox News
Considering that cable news has become a primary source of political information for many Americans, this article examines the role and impact of Fox News in the United States, particularly as it compares to other news outlets. We begin by offering a historical analysis of Fox News’ formation and growth in popularity, including a review of existing scholarship on the network’s impact on news consumers. Prior research as well as an additional nati…
How the 1976 Election Reshaped American Politics: A Review Essay
The Presidency of Joseph R. Biden: A First Historical Assessment
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