A shadow of red : communism and the blacklist in radio and television /

Everitt, David, 1952-2010.

A shadow of red : communism and the blacklist in radio and television / David Everitt. - Chicago, Ill. : Ivan R. Dee, c2007. - xvi, 411 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 379-384) and index.

Communist squad -- Something in the air -- Cultural work -- Comrades of the comrades -- Confronting an institution -- The boys from Syracuse -- Congressional oversight -- The passion -- Renewed vigilance -- The middle of the road -- Backlash -- A case of libel -- Verdict -- End of an era.

9781566635752 (cloth : alk. paper) 1566635756 (cloth : alk. paper)

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Broadcasting--History.--United States
Broadcasting--Political aspects--History.--United States
Blacklisting of entertainers--United States.
Anti-communist movements--History--United States--20th century.

PN1990.6.U5 / E84 2007