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1992 editorial on Rush Limbaugh...
1992 editorial on Rush Limbaugh...
Item # 720439
December 29, 1992
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Dec. 29, 1992
* Rush Limbaugh editorial on his rise to prominence
* American conservative political commentator
Page 51 has an editorial headed: "Sitting Here in Limbaugh" with photo. This continues on the next page. See images for a portion of the text.
AI notes: In December 1991, The Village Voice published an editorial titled "Sitting Here in Limbaugh," penned by journalist Leslie Savan. The piece critically examined Rush Limbaugh's rise to prominence in American media, highlighting his widespread influence. At the time, Limbaugh's radio show was broadcast on over 530 stations and attracted approximately 13 million listeners daily. Additionally, his television program, which aired nightly without guests, was syndicated in 203 markets and ranked as the third most-watched late-night talk show, trailing only Nightline and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Limbaugh's book, The Way Things Ought to Be, had also achieved significant commercial success, remaining at the top of the bestseller list for 14 consecutive weeks. The editorial drew parallels between Limbaugh and former President Ronald Reagan, suggesting that Limbaugh had become the nation's foremost conservative voice. It also noted that Limbaugh's television executive producer, Roger Ailes, had previously served as Reagan's media consultant, further linking the two figures. The piece acknowledged Limbaugh's ability to blend humor with political commentary, making his conservative viewpoints more palatable to a broad audience. However, it also implied that this approach might be a strategy to avoid appearing overly aggressive or partisan in his political assertions. Overall, "Sitting Here in Limbaugh" presented a nuanced view of Limbaugh's impact on American media and politics, recognizing his significant influence while also critiquing the methods and implications of his rise.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
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Complete with 152 pages, tabloid-size, one crease across the center, nice condition.
Provenance note: This issue comes from The Village Voice's own archives, part of their in-house collection used to create their digital archive. Rare as such.
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