1908-1957

Describes the internal and external forces that launched Joseph McCarthy on his political career and carried him to national prominence.

Presents the complete screenplay of George Clooney's movie "Good Night, and Good Luck", along with interviews with the screenwriters, production notes, and an overview of the broadcast's history.

Examines America's fear of Communist subversion during the late 1940's and early 1950's and the exploitation of this fear by Senator Joseph McCarthy.

Traces the rise and fall of Senator Joseph McCarthy from his role as a "Communist witch-hunter," particularly in the Department of the Army, to his censure by the United States Senate.

A biography of controversial Senator Joe McCarthy who conducted wide-ranging investigations of suspected Communists during the 1950s. Describes how McCarthy achieved enormous political power by exploiting people's fears and how the media and the government ultimately brought him down.

Examines McCarthyism, the anticommunist crusade that swept America in the late 1940s and 1950s, discussing its origin, how it operated, and its effect on American society.

Analyzes the 1954 Army-McCarthy hearings and Joseph McCarthy's campaign of fear that was covered by the news media for thirty-six days, describing television's impact on government and how television helped to transform American politics.