Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Join Dr. Margery Marcus for a look at the powerful tabloids which both infuriate and entertain millions of readers on both sides of the Atlantic. Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, could not tame the British tabloids, and neither could his mother, with disastrous results. In this country, comedian Carol Burnett had more luck, winning a landmark lawsuit for libel against The National Enquirer in 1976, inspiring suits by other celebrities. Today, NYC is the epicenter of tabloid journalism. No one is safe from experiencing tabloid indignities. This lecture includes a colorful PowerPoint. Parkland Library Card is required to register.