Journey into the unknown

From the High Desert

A cultural history of Art Bell and the world he broadcast into being.

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Burt Kearns

TelevisionMediaJournalism

Burt Kearns is a television producer and author recognized for his insider account of the tabloid television revolution and its impact on American media culture. As a guest on late-night radio, his behind-the-scenes knowledge of how sensational stories are produced and consumed offered listeners a candid look at the mechanics of modern media and entertainment journalism.

Books1

Book

Tabloid Baby

1999

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March 1, 2001: CBS Big Brother | Reality TV - Brittany Petros & Burt Kearns

Mar 1, 2001

2h 50m

Art Bell welcomes former CBS Big Brother houseguest Brittany Petros, who shares the story of her unlikely selection for the reality show after answering a tiny newspaper ad in Minneapolis. She describes the intense secrecy surrounding the casting process, quitting her pharmaceutical sales career without explanation,...