Gore Vidal discusses his book, “Live from Golgotha.” Vidal begins by saying that Golgotha was the hill outside Jerusalem where Jesus Christ was crucified. He goes on to explain the storyline that revolves around NBC (National Broadcasting Company) trying to save its ratings by televising the crucifixion. Vidal then goes on to describe Paul, Timothy, Jesus Christ, Judas, and a cyberpunk who is trying to erase the gospels. Vidal also discusses his book, “Screening History.” He talks about his airplane piloting experience and interest in movies. He also talks about reality, his blind grandfather, and Eleanor Roosevelt’s influence.
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