"This is an ill-tempered book, but not, I hope one the reader will think merely polemic. The anger which inspires it is not an end in itself. It is intended to awaken in the television viewer some conception of the dangers inherent in the free-wheeling oligopoly which dominates the mass entertainment and information given to us nearly twenty-four hours a day by network television. I am especially angry and concerned about the threat this oligopoly holds for a free society."
The above quote is from the forward to "Open Letter from a Television Viewer", written by Robert Montgomery in 1968. I have tried several times to read it but just haven't been successful in doing so. It is only 152 pages long and a paperback Mr. Montgomery does talk briefly about his experiences at the White House, and that's a fun read. Anyway, think I'll try one more time ...
Bob's autograph rather adds to the joy of having his book.
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