The People's Choice
The People's Choice is an American television sitcom that aired on NBC from 1955 to 1958, primarily sponsored by The Borden Company. It stars Jackie Cooper as Socrates "Sock" Miller, an ex-Marine and a young politician in fictitious New City, California. Sock has a basset hound named "Cleo", whose thoughts, as she balefully observes Sock's dilemmas, are recorded on the soundtrack for the viewers' amusement. Cleo's real name was Bernadette. Much of Cleo's dialog consists of wisecracks. The popularity of the basset hound breed increased markedly with the run of the show. During the last season of The People's Choice, Croft began her eight-year role as Clara Randolph on ABC's The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet. The versatile Croft had also been a semi-regular on Our Miss Brooks and I Love Lucy and a regular on The Lucy Show and Here's Lucy.
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Plot Summary
This short documentary, presented by Ayn Rand, offers a glimpse into the philosophy of Objectivism. It features Rand discussing her core ideas, emphasizing reason, individualism, and laissez-faire capitalism. The film aims to introduce the fundamental principles of her philosophical system. It serves as a concise visual representation of her influential ideology.
Critical Reception
As a short, self-produced documentary by Ayn Rand, "The People's Choice" did not receive traditional critical reviews in the manner of mainstream films. Its reception was largely within circles familiar with Rand's work and Objectivist philosophy. It is often viewed as a piece of propaganda or a primer for her more extensive writings, rather than a standalone cinematic work. Its impact is primarily on those already inclined towards her ideas.
What Reviewers Say
- A direct exposition of Ayn Rand's core philosophical tenets.
- Primarily of interest to followers of Objectivism.
- Lacks typical cinematic production values, focusing on ideological content.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this specific short documentary is not readily available. Its distribution and audience engagement were likely limited to specific philosophical communities.
Fun Fact
This short film was produced by Ayn Rand herself to articulate the fundamental principles of her philosophy, Objectivism, in a concise visual format.
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