In his book "1984", George Orwell saw the television of the future as a control instrument in the hands of Big Brother. Right at the start of the much-anticipated Orwellian year, Paik and Co. were keen to demonstrate satellite TV's ability to serve positive ends-- Namely, the intercontinental exchange of culture, combining both highbrow and entertainment elements. A live broadcast shared between WNET TV in New York and the Centre Pompidou in Paris, linked up with broadcasters in Germany and South Korea, reached a worldwide audience of over 10 or even 25 million (including the later repeat transmissions).

Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D)
2026
8.4/10

Adele One Night Only
2021
7.8/10

Jackass: The Movie
2002
6.3/10

George Carlin: On Campus
1984
7.4/10

Comedy Central Roast of David Hasselhoff
2010
6.8/10

Comedy Central Roast of Pamela Anderson
2005
6.6/10

Kevin Hart: What Now?
2016
6.5/10

Piece by Piece
2024
7.2/10

David Bowie: Five Years
2013
7.5/10

Kevin Hart: Zero F**ks Given
2020
6.6/10

David Byrne's American Utopia
2020
7.5/10

Jonas Brothers Family Roast
2021
6.5/10

Seven Up!
1964
7.2/10

Stop Making Sense
1984
8.3/10

George Carlin: Complaints & Grievances
2001
7.6/10

Comedy Central Roast of Bruce Willis
2018
6.6/10

Windy City Heat
2003
7.2/10

South Park: The 25th Anniversary Concert
2022
8.2/10

Live Aid
1985
7.9/10

HOMECOMING: A film by Beyoncé
2019
8.0/10
True Life Romance
1985
0/10