Sumner Redstone and the battle for Paramount
“Unscripted” is an unsparing examination of a media empire and the flawed men who ran it
“Why are you so mean to people?” asked one of Sumner Redstone’s many girlfriends, after he had summoned a chef to their table just to throw an overcooked steak at him. “I don’t care,” replied the mogul. “I’m going to hell anyway.”
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Culture March 11th 2023
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