Bob Thompson, Ph.D

Bob Thompson, Ph.D is the Professor of Pop Culture at Syracuse University. He talks with Torg & Elliott about why he teaches about pop culture, how negatively it was received when he began teaching it in the 80s, and how many college and high school courses immerse their curriculum in pop culture today. The guys also talk about how Lucille Ball was the pioneer for women in television, the impact of how [the late] Mort Sahl and John Stewart shaped comedy on TV, and more.