Why ‘Good Night, and Good Luck’s’ 1950s story of media intimidation is eerily relevant in Trump’s America

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The historical echoes in “Good Night, and Good Luck” are extraordinary. Some might even say they’re eerie.

On Saturday at 7pm ET, viewers around the world can see for themselves when CNN televises the blockbuster hit Broadway play starring George Clooney.

The play transports viewers back to the 1950s but feels equally relevant in the 2020s with its themes of unrestrained political power, corporate timidity and journalistic integrity.

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The real-life drama recounted in the play took place at CBS, the same network that is currently being targeted by President Donald Trump. That’s one of the reasons why the play’s dialogue feels ripped from recent headlines.

Clooney plays Edward R. Murrow, the iconi