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Good Morning, Mr. Orwell (1984)

In his book "1984", George Orwell saw the television of the future as a control instrument in the hands of Big Brother. Right at the start of the much-anticipated Orwellian year, Paik and Co. were keen to demonstrate satellite TV's ability to serve positive ends-- Namely, the intercontinental exchange of culture, combining both highbrow and entertainment elements. A live broadcast shared between WNET TV in New York and the Centre Pompidou in Paris, linked up with broadcasters in Germany and South Korea, reached a worldwide audience of over 10 or even 25 million (including the later repeat transmissions).

  • Comedy
  • Music
  • TV Movie
  • Documentary

Top billed cast

  • Photo of George PlimptonGeorge PlimptonSelf - Host
  • Photo of Claude VillersClaude VillersSelf - Co-Host
  • Photo of Peter GabrielPeter GabrielSelf
  • Photo of Laurie AndersonLaurie AndersonSelf
  • Photo of Joseph BeuysJoseph BeuysSelf
  • Photo of John CageJohn CageSelf
  • Photo of Robert CombasRobert CombasSelf
  • Photo of Merce CunninghamMerce CunninghamSelf
  • Photo of Salvador DalíSalvador DalíSelf (archive footage)
  • Photo of Teddy DibbleTeddy DibbleSelf

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