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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsHow to deal with a Trumpian leader (from "The Prisoner" (1967))
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One of the greatest, socially and politically provocative shows ever made for commercial television was the 1960s series "The Prisoner." Superficially part of the superspy craze that emerged with the James Bond films, "The Prisoner" fearlessly explored the dangers of authoritarianism, propaganda, conformity, and totalitarianism.
And in its December 1967 episode 'Hammer into Anvil' we see its eponymous lead character facing down a thin-skinned, paranoid, volatile leader by effectively turning his various character flaws against him.
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How to deal with a Trumpian leader (from "The Prisoner" (1967)) (Original Post)
ChicagoRonin
Jan 2017
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bigbrother05
(5,995 posts)1. The follow on to "Secret Agent", what happens when a spy wants to retire
The Blue Flower
(5,446 posts)2. The lesson is: gaslighting can work both ways
Shouldn't be hard with IL Drumpf, the lunatic.
maveric
(16,446 posts)3. Best TV program ever!
Thanks for posting this.
Prisoner_Number_Six
(15,676 posts)4. Why, thank you.
I always endeavor to do my best!