'Winchell' Premiere

'Winchell' Premiere

Assessment

Interactive Video

Journalism, History

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video discusses the challenges of filming a project within a limited budget and timeframe, covering historical periods from 1904 to 1974. It highlights the lack of public knowledge about journalist Walter Winchell, noting that only older generations and journalists are familiar with him. A panel discussion featuring notable figures like Mike Wallace and Liz Smith provides insights into Winchell's influence on gossip journalism during the 1930s to 1950s.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the main challenges faced during the project?

Time and budget constraints

Limited filming locations

Finding suitable actors

Weather conditions

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which cities were involved in the filming of the project?

Miami and Los Angeles

Los Angeles and New York

San Francisco and Chicago

Chicago and New York

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is Walter Winchell primarily known by today?

The general public

Young journalists

Older individuals and journalists

Film directors

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Walter Winchell known for starting?

Weather forecasts

Political debates

Gossip columns

Sports commentary

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which decade did Walter Winchell's influence begin to wane?

1920s

1950s

1960s

1980s