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First Aired: 19811 Season

Paper Tiger Television

Series Overview

Paper Tiger Television is a public-access television series created in 1981 by a New York–based media collective led by DeeDee Halleck. Produced with a low-budget, do-it-yourself aesthetic, the series features artists, scholars, and activists critically examining mainstream media, often by analyzing newspapers, magazines, or television content on camera. Distributed through public-access channels and grassroots networks, the program became an influential example of alternative media, promoting media literacy and challenging corporate control of information.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

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Original Network

Broadcast Syndication

Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 25 Episodes

Air Date Window

1981 – 2004

Premiered: Thu, Jan 1, 1981

Created By
DeeDee HalleckDeeDee Halleck

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Thu, Jan 1, 2004

Season 1, Episode 25: “Class Dismissed (featuring Howard Zinn and James Loewen)”

Historians Howard Zinn and James Loewen critique the teaching of American history, focusing on omissions and narrative bias.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

DeeDee Halleck

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Paper Tiger Television.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Paper Tiger Television

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What is Paper Tiger Television about?

Paper Tiger Television is a public-access television series created in 1981 by a New York–based media collective led by DeeDee Halleck. Produced with a low-budget, do-it-yourself aesthetic, the series features artists, scholars, and activists critically examining mainstream media, often by analyzing newspapers, magazines, or television content on camera. Distributed through public-access channels and grassroots networks, the program became an influential example of alternative media, promoting media literacy and challenging corporate control of information.

How many seasons does Paper Tiger Television have?

Paper Tiger Television comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Paper Tiger Television?

Key cast members in Paper Tiger Television include Not specified.

Who created or directed Paper Tiger Television?

Paper Tiger Television was developed and directed by DeeDee Halleck.