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'''The Big Idea''' is a refreshingly brisk and intelligent [[talk show]] on [[CNBC]] hosted by [[Donny Deutsch]], an advertising tycoon reportedly worth around $400 million who founded [[Deutsch, Inc.]]
'''The Big Idea''' is a [[talk show]] on [[CNBC]] hosted by [[Donny Deutsch]], an advertising tycoon reportedly worth around $400 million who founded [[Deutsch, Inc.]]


The show has gained a "trash" reputation {{dubious}} after its treatment of 1up editor [[John Davidson]] and Columbine victim [[Brooks Brown]]. Both Davidson and Brown claim they were lied to about the show's focus, and Brown claims that his (and his parents) statements were edited to fit the show's anti-video game bias. Davidson ended up walking off the set after it became apparent to him that Deutsch and his producers were not interested in reasoned discourse.
One instance of controversy is showcased within a discussion with editor [[John Davidson]] and Columbine victim [[Brooks Brown]]. Both Davidson and Brown claim they were lied to about the show's focus, and Brown claims that his (and his parents) statements were edited to fit the show's anti-video game bias. Davidson ended up walking off the set after it became apparent to him that Deutsch and his producers were not interested in reasoned discourse.


*[http://www.captainsquartersblog.com/mt/archives/004998.php Two accounts of dissatisfied guests]


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Revision as of 06:10, 21 July 2005

The Big Idea is a talk show on CNBC hosted by Donny Deutsch, an advertising tycoon reportedly worth around $400 million who founded Deutsch, Inc.

One instance of controversy is showcased within a discussion with editor John Davidson and Columbine victim Brooks Brown. Both Davidson and Brown claim they were lied to about the show's focus, and Brown claims that his (and his parents) statements were edited to fit the show's anti-video game bias. Davidson ended up walking off the set after it became apparent to him that Deutsch and his producers were not interested in reasoned discourse.