Rush Limbaugh’s story is about to be told in a feature documentary. Deadline reports that Fremantle’s Original Productions, Deep Cut, and creative agency Anchor Entertainment have teamed up to produce “Titans of Talk.”
The Limbaugh documentary is based on Brian Rosenwald’s book “Talk Radio’s America” will look at how in the 39 years since the late radio host began broadcasting, America’s conservative talk radio hosts ascended to evolve into political power brokers.
“Original Productions has always been about bringing the biggest, boldest personalities to light, and there simply isn’t a louder, more persuasive and polarizing group of individuals than America’s right-wing talk radio hosts,” Original Productions’ Jeff Hasler Hasler said.
“We’re confident that both sides of the political spectrum will appreciate this dynamic story of a rise to power over the airwaves.”
Furthermore, it will highlight the power of radio and how Republican politicians embraced the larger-than-life figures hoping to capitalize on their popularity and large audience, following the ups and downs of these influential radio personalities.
The documentary adds that conservatives longed for a champion that would stand up to what they sensed as a liberal bias in the media, which began with Limbaugh.
“When I optioned the Talk Radio’s America book, I knew right away that it would be imperative to find the right partners to help me chronicle this momentous era in history,” added James Smith, Founder of Deep Cut. “We have formed a remarkable collaboration with the teams at OP and Anchor as we take a detailed look at this dominant radio format.”
However, the documentary also touches on how the more popular these radio personalities evolved, the more evident they didn’t need the politicians to affect policy. These hosts could push their agenda and even influence the GOP on issues.
“With the death of Rush Limbaugh, we were reminded yet again of the stark contrast between two Americas; the one that believed he was a tireless devotee to American freedom, and the America that will remember him as a repugnant, racist, homophobic misogynist,” Anchor Entertainment’s Ethan Goldman said.
“Whether you loved him or loathed him, there is no denying Limbaugh’s power and influence in transmuting American conservatism over the past three decades.”
Eduardo Razo is the Assistant Content Editor for BNM, which includes writing daily news stories on the news media industry. He can be found on Twitter @eddierazo_ or you can reach him by email at eddie1991razo@gmail.com.
