Analyzing Herbert Stempel's Quiz Show
Would someone give up several thousand dollars just for the public entertainment? Well that is what Herbert Stempel did in the 1994 film, Quiz Show. The contestant was manipulated into his actions by the producer because he was peer pressured by the producers, he felt obligated to keep the general public happy, and he also had to maintain his public figure because of he was known as one of the smartest men in the world.
In the 40’s, quiz shows were a huge hit for public. I mean that was really all that aired on television. Families would gather around the TV set to watch the contestants, under complete pressure, put thousands of dollars on the line for a correct answer. However, before it hit the television, people would tune into their radios. It became a lot …show more content…
Stempel would be in his box, getting death stares and dirty looks from the producers. This was very intimidating for not only Stempel but also the other contestants that would come on air. With several thousand dollars being offered, Stempel really did not want to answer it wrong but did anyway.
Feeling obligated to keep the general public happy, Herbert Stempel let a lot of people down by answering it wrong. How disappointing, the man who knows everything, got a question wrong. But that is what brought the draw of a bigger crowd in. With the many viewers the show already had, they gained several more. The show became an even bigger hit!
Stempel ended up getting screwed over when the producer offered him a deal to answer the question wrong but never got his “reward” in return. After Stempel called him out, the producer offered him fifty dollars a week to come on and answer a couple of questions. Compared to what Stempel was already offered, this was a rip
In the 40’s, quiz shows were a huge hit for public. I mean that was really all that aired on television. Families would gather around the TV set to watch the contestants, under complete pressure, put thousands of dollars on the line for a correct answer. However, before it hit the television, people would tune into their radios. It became a lot …show more content…
Stempel would be in his box, getting death stares and dirty looks from the producers. This was very intimidating for not only Stempel but also the other contestants that would come on air. With several thousand dollars being offered, Stempel really did not want to answer it wrong but did anyway.
Feeling obligated to keep the general public happy, Herbert Stempel let a lot of people down by answering it wrong. How disappointing, the man who knows everything, got a question wrong. But that is what brought the draw of a bigger crowd in. With the many viewers the show already had, they gained several more. The show became an even bigger hit!
Stempel ended up getting screwed over when the producer offered him a deal to answer the question wrong but never got his “reward” in return. After Stempel called him out, the producer offered him fifty dollars a week to come on and answer a couple of questions. Compared to what Stempel was already offered, this was a rip