Eleanor Patterson

Cultural historian exploring the distribution of radio and TV tapes from the 1960s through the 1980s.

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Mar 12, 2024 • 1h 41min

Eleanor Patterson, "Bootlegging the Airwaves: Alternative Histories of Radio and Television Distribution" (U Illinois Press, 2024)

Explore the fascinating world of bootlegging radio and TV content from the 1960s to the 1980s, revealing subcultures like old-time radio fans, buddy cop TV enthusiasts, and Star Trek grassroots communities. Learn how tape trading influenced wrestling fandom and discover the intersectionality in broadcasting practices. Delve into the challenges of historical research, the evolution of broadcasting, and the impact of bootlegging on media industries.

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