Documentary History

Hollywood's Favorite Heavy: Businessmen on Prime Time TV

1987
Trailer
Why are businessmen the "most convenient heavies" on prime time television dramas? Through clips from TV shows and interviews with some of TV's most prominent writers, producers, and stars, this documentary examines the origins of the negative stereotype and its long-term effect on the viewing public.
Release Date
1987-03-25
Status
Released
Original Title
Hollywood's Favorite Heavy: Businessmen on Prime Time TV
Runtime
1h 0m
Original Language
EN
Production Companies
Manifold Productions
Overview
Why are businessmen the "most convenient heavies" on prime time television dramas? Through clips from TV shows and interviews with some of TV's most prominent writers, producers, and stars, this documentary examines the origins of the negative stereotype and its long-term effect on the viewing public.
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