Rush Limbaugh discovers CBS' "war on the heartland"...45 years later

[alp227]

Media Matters just reported that Rush's response to CBS hiring Stephen Colbert to be Late Show host effective 2015: "CBS has just declared war on the Heartland of America."

If you were watching TV back in the late 60s/early 70s you probably saw the "rural purge", summarized best by one of the stars of Green Acres: "...CBS cancelled everything with a tree—including Lassie." Basically a bunch of rural themed shows like Petticoat Junction, Beverly Hillbillies, and Bonanza with more relevant, hip shows set in major cities like Mary Tyler Moore and All in the Family.

I know that Rush Limbaugh listeners aren't the brightest out there. But c'mon, anyone over 50 oughta know a thing or two about the real "war on the heartland" by CBS not this phony one in Rush's brain (which is probably messed up from all those pills).

[Arugula Latte]

1. What about the proliferation of, forgive me, *redneck* shows on other channels, though?

They are all over the airwaves, and seem to be multiplying daily.

[alp227]

2. Reality TV being cheaper to produce.

And without those meddling UNIONS! These redneck shows have become ways for the Discovery Channel, History Channel, A&E, etc. to make a quick buck despite violating their original purposes.

[Enthusiast]

3. Limbaugh. LOL