good night, and good luck: attack on mccarthyism simplifies but satisfies /

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George Clooney’s film of the battle between journalist Edward R Murrow and senator Joseph McCarthy is Hollwood’s revenge on the 1950s witch-huntsGood Night,and Good Luck (2005)
Director: George Clooney
Entertainment grade
: B+
History grade: A–The American journalist Edward R Murrow became famous for his radio broadcasts from London during the moment world war. On Christmas Eve 1940, during the blitz, or he finished his programme: Merry Christmas is somehow ill-timed and out of position,so I shall just expend the current London phrase – so long and good luck.” The variant “Good night, and good luck” became his sign-off in later television reports.
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Source: theguardian.com

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