What is *Unscripted* by James B. Stewart about?

*Unscripted* exposes the tumultuous power struggles within Viacom and CBS, focusing on Sumner Redstone’s media empire, his daughter Shari’s battle for control, and CEO Les Moonves’ sexual misconduct scandals. The Pulitzer-winning journalists reveal boardroom betrayals, corporate greed, and a dysfunctional family’s fight for dominance.

Who should read *Unscripted* by James B. Stewart?

This book is ideal for readers interested in corporate scandals, media industry dynamics, or true stories of power and corruption. Business leaders, journalism students, and fans of investigative nonfiction like *Bad Blood* or *The Big Short* will find its insider perspective compelling.

Is *Unscripted* by James B. Stewart worth reading?

Yes—*Unscripted* offers a gripping, page-turning account of real-world corporate intrigue, backed by meticulous reporting. Kirkus Reviews calls it “an irresistible morality tale” that dissects toxic leadership and boardroom failures, making it essential for understanding modern media empires.

How does *Unscripted* depict the Redstone family feud?

The book details Shari Redstone’s struggle to reclaim control from her aging father Sumner, whose erratic behavior and relationships with younger partners jeopardized Viacom. It highlights her clashes with boards influenced by Sumner’s long-standing disdain for her leadership.

What role does Les Moonves play in *Unscripted*?

Les Moonves, CBS’s CEO, emerges as a central antagonist—scheming to undermine Shari Redstone while hiding sexual misconduct allegations. His eventual downfall illustrates systemic failures to hold powerful executives accountable.

What are the key themes in *Unscripted*?

- **Power dynamics**: Boardroom machinations and familial betrayal. - **Corporate culture**: Tolerance of misconduct for financial gain. - **Gender inequality**: Shari Redstone’s battle in a male-dominated industry.

Are there notable quotes from *Unscripted*?

While direct quotes aren’t highlighted in reviews, the book’s title reflects its “unvarnished” storytelling. A recurring idea is Sumner Redstone’s mantra: “Content is king”—a phrase underscoring his media legacy.

How does *Unscripted* compare to other business exposés?

Unlike *Bad Blood* or *The Big Short*, *Unscripted* focuses on media empires and familial dysfunction. Its dual narrative of corporate and personal collapse aligns it with *Succession*’s dramatic tone.

即兴人生

一场关于媒体帝国与雷德斯通家族传承的史诗级争夺战

詹姆斯·B·斯图尔特和瑞秋·阿布拉姆斯

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《非脚本化》（Unscripted）揭开了雷德斯通家族争夺派拉蒙媒体帝国的史诗级战争——这是一场现实版的《继承之战》，被《纽约时报》赞誉为“优雅讲述最荒诞故事的典范”。究竟是什么样的阴暗秘密助长了这场涉及数十亿美元的家族内斗？

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第 1 章

When Hollywood Titans Collide: Power, Sex, and Corporate Warfare

What happens when a 95-year-old media mogul's grip on power begins to slip? James B. Stewart's "Unscripted" delivers a riveting account of the epic battle for control of CBS and Viacom that reads like a Hollywood thriller. The book has captivated media insiders and business leaders alike, with Warren Buffett calling it "the most revealing look at corporate America I've ever read." Oprah Winfrey praised it as "a masterclass in power dynamics," while The Wall Street Journal declared it "required reading for anyone in business." Beyond its entertainment value, the book arrived at a pivotal cultural moment, as the #MeToo movement was transforming Hollywood and corporate America. Through its meticulous reporting of how powerful men like Leslie Moonves maintained systems that enabled misconduct, "Unscripted" became part of the national conversation about accountability in the entertainment industry.

第 2 章

The Redstone Empire: A Dynasty Built on Control

Sumner Redstone transformed himself from a regional theater operator into one of the most powerful figures in media, amassing a fortune exceeding $5 billion. Born to Belle and Mickey Rothstein (later Redstone) in 1923, Sumner grew up under his mother's intense academic pressure, which drove him to excel at Boston Latin School and Harvard before mastering Japanese for military intelligence work during World War II. After Harvard Law, he joined his father's drive-in theater business, where he ruthlessly outmaneuvered his own brother for control. What truly distinguished Sumner was his relentless determination. After surviving a 1979 hotel fire that left him with permanent disfigurement, he seemed to develop a sense of invincibility. He transformed from theater operator to corporate raider, acquiring Viacom, Paramount, and CBS through fierce battles that consistently surprised opponents who underestimated him. Behind his public image of business genius lay a complex personal life. While married to his first wife Phyllis, he maintained a long-term relationship with Delsa Winer. The marriage finally collapsed in 1999 when the New York Post published photos of Sumner with Christine Peters, a former model. Despite vowing never to remarry, he quickly wed elementary school teacher Paula Fortunato in 2002, though this union would also end in divorce by 2008. As he aged, Sumner became increasingly eccentric, developing bizarre fixations on eternal life and indulging long-suppressed sexual impulses. He maintained a lavish Beverly Hills mansion with exotic koi, what he claimed was the world's largest tropical fish tank, and television screens constantly monitoring CNBC and Viacom's stock price. Rising at 4:00 a.m., he'd begin making calls to East Coast executives, micromanaging his empire with obsessive attention to detail. His closest business confidants were Philippe Dauman, a Columbia Law graduate whose loyalty bordered on obsequious, and Les Moonves, the charismatic executive who transformed CBS from last to first in ratings. While Sumner called Dauman "the smartest person I've ever met," he largely left Moonves alone to run CBS, telling the New York Times he let Moonves "run with the ball."

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第 3 章

Father vs. Daughter: The Succession Struggle

Shari Redstone's relationship with her father was a study in contradiction. After her divorce, she reluctantly joined National Amusements part-time at Sumner's insistence, eventually becoming vice president of corporate strategy. She thrived in the role, expanding the theater chain into Russia and South America while innovating with luxury amenities to combat the growing threat of home entertainment. Sumner initially praised her publicly, even comparing her to himself and declaring in Forbes that "nobody in the entertainment industry is rising as fast as Shari." Yet he simultaneously undermined her, telling the New York Times she would "absolutely, positively, irrevocably" never become CEO of his companies. In the male-dominated media industry, Shari faced constant challenges. Viacom president Mel Karmazin dismissively nicknamed her "Sumner in a skirt" and asked if it was "bring-your-daughter-to-work day" when she accompanied her father to meetings. Even Sumner frequently belittled her ideas in meetings, though he would privately ask executives to "take care of her" afterward. Major conflicts arose when Sumner decided to split Viacom into two companies in 2004. Shari strongly opposed the move, believing vertical integration and scale were crucial for the company's future. Though she ultimately supported her father publicly, their relationship deteriorated further when Sumner transferred his failing Midway Games investments to National Amusements against her objections, effectively devaluing her 20% stake. The conflict reached its nadir when Sumner began sending profanity-laced emails about his daughter to executives, sometimes using misogynistic slurs that shocked even his closest confidants. Donald Trump surprisingly became one of Shari's few supporters after meeting her at a Patriots game, writing to Sumner that he should listen to his daughter. When National Amusements faced financial crisis in 2008, Shari leveraged her father's vulnerability by threatening an 80-page legal complaint detailing his self-dealing. The resulting settlement allowed her to keep her 20% stake and gain a lifetime employment contract, though their relationship remained strained. Sumner publicly humiliated her in a Forbes letter claiming "Shari does not have the requisite business judgment and abilities to serve as chairman," a blow that reduced her to tears despite her outward toughness.

第 4 章

The Girlfriends: Sydney Holland and Manuela Herzer

As Sumner entered his late 80s, two women gained unprecedented influence over his life and fortune: Sydney Holland and Manuela Herzer. Holland, who grew up in affluent La Jolla, California, had a history of dating older men and was struggling financially when matchmaker Patti Stanger introduced her to Sumner in 2010. After receiving Herzer's approval, Sumner proposed to Holland in 2011, giving her a nine-carat diamond ring while showering her with gifts - cash, jewelry, art, a West Hollywood house, and a Porsche. Herzer, born in Argentina and educated in France, had previously dated Sumner after meeting him at producer Robert Evans' dinner party. Though their romance eventually turned platonic, they remained close, with Herzer moving into Sumner's Beverly Park mansion alongside Holland. Together, they formed a powerful alliance that effectively controlled access to Sumner and, by extension, his media empire. The two women amassed significant wealth from Sumner's generosity. In 2013 alone, they received $9.1 million in cash gifts and charged over $3.5 million to credit cards paid by Sumner. Holland spent $752,737 on her interior designer while Herzer splurged on luxury clothing: $128,780 at Barney's, $82,624 at Hermes, and more. They secured substantial positions in his estate plan, with each set to receive between $20-45 million upon his death, plus the Beverly Park mansion and control of his foundation. Their most audacious move came in 2014 when they pressured Sumner to liquidate $236 million in stock options. Two days after the sale, Sumner's longtime lawyer David Andelman discovered $90 million - nearly all the after-tax proceeds - had been wired to Holland and Herzer ($45 million each). When confronted, Sumner became "visibly angry," called Andelman an "asshole," and "insisted the decision to transfer those funds had been his alone." The sale generated about $100 million in taxes, forcing Sumner to eventually borrow $100 million from National Amusements. To protect against future claims of undue influence, Holland and Herzer arranged for Sumner to meet with Dr. James Spar, a UCLA geriatric specialist, after allegedly spending "hours" coaching him. Dr. Spar's report concluded Sumner's decisions reflected "his own authentic wishes, not the influence of Manuela, Sydney, or anyone else."

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第 5 章

The Betrayal: Holland's Secret Affair

The carefully constructed world Holland and Herzer had built began to unravel when Holland started an affair with George Pilgrim, a fading actor with a prison record for tax fraud and a history of impersonating a Hearst heir. Despite knowing she was likely under surveillance by Shari's private detective, Holland and Pilgrim began meeting at luxury hotels where "they couldn't keep their hands off each other." Holland kept her relationship with Pilgrim secret from both Sumner and Herzer, whom she described as "very aggressive" and nicknamed "Pitbull." They communicated mostly by text to avoid being overheard. Holland shared her plans to inherit Sumner's estate and agreed with Pilgrim that they needed to prevent Sumner's family from interfering, texting that Sumner's family "love his money" rather than him. True to her promise to "take care" of Pilgrim, Holland bought a $3.5 million, 6,500-square-foot house in Sedona where Pilgrim moved in. She showed her real estate agent a trust account with over $50 million, paid for club memberships, health insurance, a new Jeep Cherokee, clothes, and even thousands of dollars in healing crystals. Holland frequently flew by private jet ($7,900 per round trip) to visit Pilgrim, always returning for her "curfew" - dinner with Sumner. The affair continued even as Sumner's health deteriorated. In September 2014, after a choking incident, Sumner was rushed to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center despite his protests, diagnosed with aspiration pneumonia. At the hospital, nurse Giovanni Paz heard Sumner tell Holland, "I want my $45 million back." Holland tried changing the subject but Sumner persisted. "I will give you your money back, but let's not talk about this now," she pleaded, worried about Sumner's arriving family. The betrayal was eventually exposed when Heather Naylor, a singer Sumner had previously lavished with gifts, showed him compromising emails and nude photos of Holland. Though Herzer initially managed to usher Naylor out, the damage was done. Holland was expelled from the mansion, and Herzer quickly consolidated power, doubling her inheritance to $70 million and becoming Sumner's sole health care proxy.

第 6 章

The Liberation: Shari's Return to Power

Herzer's reign was short-lived. She systematically isolated Sumner from family and other women, installing hidden cameras throughout the house, restricting staff communication, and blocking Shari's visits. When Sumner asked for former girlfriend Terry Holbrook, staff were instructed to lie about her availability. Meanwhile, Holland attempted reconciliation through heartfelt letters that Herzer intercepted and replaced with fabricated versions. The deception and Herzer's domineering behavior alienated staff, who began plotting "Operation Freedom" to reveal the truth to Sumner. When nurses finally showed Sumner evidence of Herzer's deceptions - including lies about Holbrook's availability and a fake letter from Holland - he had Herzer expelled from the mansion. Shari rushed to see her father, embracing him with tears: "I never thought I'd see you again." Sumner quickly removed Herzer from his will and as his healthcare proxy. Shari quickly filled the void in Sumner's Beverly Park mansion, spending nearly half the next year there. When father and daughter weren't together, they communicated regularly via FaceTime. Sumner counted the days between her visits, with his nurses installing a large clock so he could track the hours and minutes until Shari's arrival. Just six weeks after her ejection, Herzer filed a lawsuit to reclaim her position as Sumner's health care proxy, describing him as "a living ghost" who lacked mental capacity. Her lawsuit contained merciless details about Sumner's condition, generating sensational media coverage. Dr. Stephen Read's examination of Sumner revealed a man with moderate to severe dementia who could recall family members but failed basic tests - misidentifying shapes, struggling with simple arithmetic, and unable to follow sequential instructions. Despite this damning assessment, Sumner remained controlling shareholder of CBS and Viacom, though he resigned as executive chairman of both companies in February 2016, receiving emeritus status with substantial salaries. At CBS, Shari declined the chair position and nominated Moonves. At Viacom, she opposed Dauman's elevation, citing his role as trustee in family matters and the company's poor performance, but was outvoted.

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第 7 章

The Paramount Battle: Dauman vs. Shari

After Viacom reported disastrous earnings with Paramount losing over $100 million in a quarter, Dauman pursued selling a stake in the studio to Chinese conglomerate Dalian Wanda. Despite warnings that Sumner would never approve selling his crown jewel, Dauman visited Sumner's mansion without appointment, whispering his proposal while turning away from the nurse present. Dauman later claimed Sumner nodded agreement, and the board approved pursuing negotiations with Shari as the lone dissenter. When Shari discovered Dauman planned to sell up to 49% of Paramount - not the small stake she'd assumed - she was stunned. After discussing with her father, Sumner reportedly felt betrayed by Dauman, calling him a "fucking asshole." When Sumner asked what to do, Shari initially replied, "This is your battle, not mine. I have a new life." But when Sumner insisted, "Shari, you have to do this. You need to stop this," she finally heard the words she'd long waited for: "Shari, I trust you." She responded, "I'll do it for you." On May 20, 2016, Sumner replaced Dauman and his ally George Abrams as trustees and directors of National Amusements. Dauman counterattacked, filing suit in Massachusetts claiming Sumner was mentally incompetent and being manipulated by Shari - an awkward position since he'd recently testified to Sumner's competence during the Herzer case. When National Amusements changed Viacom's bylaws to require unanimous consent for any Paramount sale, Dauman's plans to sell a stake to Chinese investors effectively died. On June 16, National Amusements replaced five Viacom directors including Dauman, signaling his imminent removal as CEO. After Viacom reported disastrous third-quarter earnings showing a 30% profit drop and Paramount's continued failures, the board negotiated Dauman's departure. The final agreement included a $72 million payout, legal fees, and office space for three years. Dauman retreated to his Hampton estate, purchased a $24 million Palm Beach mansion and private jet, and never returned to Viacom headquarters or saw Sumner again.

第 8 章

The #MeToo Reckoning: Moonves' Secret Past

As the Weinstein scandal broke worldwide in October 2017, triggering the #MeToo movement, playwright Janet Dulin Jones wondered why no one was talking about Les Moonves. At CBS, Gil Schwartz, the "Leslie whisperer" and head of corporate communications, had asked Moonves if CBS had anything to worry about in the #MeToo climate. Moonves admitted he'd been "an active guy" but claimed there would be no problems. Then Phyllis Golden-Gottlieb, an 82-year-old retired TV producer, filed a police report alleging Moonves had sexually assaulted her in the 1980s, including forcing her to perform oral sex and later exposing himself. Though the statute of limitations had expired, CBS's Captain Palka leaked the confidential report to CBS executives. Meanwhile, Dr. Anne Peters recalled how Moonves had sexually assaulted her during a 1999 medical appointment, grinding against her with an erection and masturbating when rejected. When she reported it, she was warned Moonves had "more money for lawyers" than the hospital. She urged CBS board member Arnold Kopelson to come forward, but he dismissed her concerns as "trivial," saying "we all did that." As the #MeToo movement gained momentum, CBS fired Charlie Rose after sexual harassment allegations, while Moonves publicly called it a "watershed moment" and even joined a commission on sexual harassment, all while hiding his own past misconduct. The most damaging revelation involved actress Bobbie Phillips, who had met Moonves in 1995 when he was president of Warner Bros. Television. Something traumatic happened at that meeting - Phillips refused to ever work with Moonves again and developed anxiety about auditions. When #MeToo allegations began surfacing about powerful men, Moonves told Phillips' manager Marv Dauer, "If Bobbie talks, I'm finished." Dauer suggested Phillips "wouldn't mind getting some work" while reminding Moonves about his other clients who should be on CBS.

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第 9 章

Corporate War: The CBS-Viacom Battle

Shari proposed recombining Viacom and CBS with Moonves as CEO to address Viacom's free-falling business. After securing Sumner's reluctant agreement, they sent letters to both boards proposing the merger while promising to stay out of negotiations. The merger negotiations hit obstacles when CBS's lowball offer for Viacom stipulated Moonves and his deputy Joe Ianniello would run the merged companies, while Viacom wanted their CEO Bob Bakish in leadership. Adding to the intrigue, Moonves's proposed new contract contained language that would prevent him from being fired "for cause" for any past misconduct - a significant protection as #MeToo allegations swirled. In response to what he perceived as Shari's interference, Moonves and the CBS board developed the "nuclear option" - a special dividend that would dilute National Amusements' voting control from 80% to just 17%. After a unanimous committee vote to reject the Viacom merger and sue to strip Shari of control, Moonves embraced the fight with Godfather references: "Mattresses tomorrow... And take the gun." The next morning, Shari received news of the lawsuit while at her Pierre Hotel apartment. Shocked and betrayed, she told her lawyer Rob Klieger, "I'm shaking, shaking, shaking... I'm in shock literally." She had just decided to drop the merger idea if Moonves didn't support it. National Amusements quickly countered by changing CBS bylaws to require a 90 percent majority vote for issuing dividends, effectively giving Shari and Klieger veto power. When the Delaware court granted CBS a temporary restraining order, Moonves made a triumphant appearance at CBS's upfront presentation at Carnegie Hall, receiving a standing ovation after joking "So, how's your week been?"

第 10 章

The Fall: Moonves' Downfall and Shari's Triumph

The bombshell dropped on July 27, 2018, when The Hollywood Reporter broke news that The New Yorker was about to publish Ronan Farrow's article containing sexual misconduct allegations against Leslie Moonves. By midday, CBS shares plummeted nearly 7 percent. Farrow's article finally appeared at 5:38 p.m., detailing allegations from six women who claimed Moonves had sexually harassed them between the 1980s and 2000s. Unlike other fallen media figures, Moonves initially survived. The CBS board named a special committee to oversee an investigation but kept him in place. Meanwhile, Moonves was desperately trying to keep Bobbie Phillips quiet, telling Dauer, "If Bobbie talks, I'm finished. She's the one who could destroy me." In his interviews with investigators, Moonves struggled to reconcile what had actually happened with what he'd previously disclosed. He admitted feeling "increasing pressure" after lunch with Dauer on July 13, which led him to call casting director Peter Golden to find work for Phillips. When asked if he'd wrestled with the appropriateness of finding her a part, Moonves claimed he'd "done this a hundred times" for actors, though admitted "the circumstances were not great." Just as arrangements for Moonves' departure with a $70 million severance were being finalized, Farrow informed CBS he had six more victims coming forward on the record. Farrow's devastating second New Yorker article appeared Sunday morning, followed hours later by a Vanity Fair piece about Dr. Anne Peters. The board immediately withdrew its severance offer, announcing Moonves would receive nothing pending investigation results, with $120 million set aside until investigators determined whether he could be terminated for cause. After sixteen years, Moonves's reign at CBS ended unceremoniously. With Moonves gone, the board revived the Viacom merger, completing it in December 2019 as ViacomCBS, with Bakish as CEO and Shari as chair. Though Moonves and his lawyers fought for the $120 million in escrow, attempting to discredit accusers like Golden-Gottlieb, he eventually forfeited the entire amount in 2021.

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第 11 章

Legacy and Aftermath: A Media Empire Transformed

Shari Redstone emerged victorious after years of conflict, appearing on Forbes' cover as one of the world's most powerful women. Despite describing herself as a reluctant mogul, she embraced her role as ViacomCBS chair, bringing her technology experience to help attract younger audiences. By objective measures, Shari was proven right about the merger and Bakish's leadership. Viacom recovered, concluding renewal deals with cable operators and acquiring Pluto TV. In 2022, ViacomCBS rebranded as Paramount Global, removing Sumner's cherished Viacom name. The company had success with "Top Gun: Maverick" and improved its streaming position, though still ranking sixth behind industry leaders. Shari worked to reform the male-centric culture, especially at CBS, appointing Susan Zirinsky as the first woman to lead CBS News and ensuring women comprised the majority of board members. However, Wall Street remained skeptical, as the company's market capitalization had fallen by half since the merger announcement, putting it far behind competitors like Amazon, Netflix, and Disney. On October 11, 2020, Sumner Redstone died at 97. During his final hours, Shari kept an open phone line, reviewing his accomplishments and promising to care for the family and business empire. After his death, she sought reassurance from his longtime colleague that her father would have approved of her actions and truly loved her. Sumner's remains were flown to Boston, where Shari, her son Tyler, and daughter Kimberlee accompanied the hearse to the family plot that Holland and Herzer had tried to claim. In this intimate setting, Shari knelt by the grave, crying and telling her father everything she'd wanted to say. Finally, honoring Sumner's request, she sang Frank Sinatra's "My Way"-a song she had always cringed at during his lifetime, but now performed verse by verse, each ending with "I did it my way." The saga of the Redstone empire stands as a cautionary tale about the dangers of unchecked power, the vulnerability of aging titans, and how corporate governance can fail when boards become captive to charismatic leaders. Yet it's also a story of resilience and transformation, as Shari Redstone navigated a male-dominated industry to finally claim her rightful place at the helm of her father's empire, bringing long-overdue accountability and diversity to one of America's most influential media companies.

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《即兴人生》核心主题

media succession battles
corporate governance failure
elder exploitation
metoo accountability
dynastic family conflict

《即兴人生》经典语录

Sumner seemed to develop a sense of invincibility.
Sumner let Moonves "run with the ball."
"Nobody in the entertainment industry is rising as fast as Shari."
Sumner undermined her.
Shari does not have the requisite business judgment.

《即兴人生》主要人物

Sumner RedstoneMedia mogul and controlling owner of CBS/Viacom
Shari RedstoneSumner's daughter and corporate successor
Les MoonvesCharismatic executive who ran CBS
Philippe DaumanSumner's loyal business confidant and executive
Sydney HollandInfluential companion to Sumner in his later years

关于作者

詹姆斯·B·斯图尔特（James B. Stewart）和瑞秋·艾布拉姆斯（Rachel Abrams）是普利策奖得主及《纽约时报》调查记者，他们合著了《绝非剧本：媒体帝国与雷德斯通家族遗产的史诗之战》（Unscripted: The Epic Battle for a Media Empire and the Redstone Family Legacy），这是一部关于企业权力斗争和家族功能失调的引人入胜的揭秘之作。

斯图尔特是《贼巢》（Den of Thieves）和《迪士尼战争》（Disney War）等畅销书的资深作者，他在揭露高风险金融和媒体丑闻方面拥有数十年的专业经验。艾布拉姆斯以对法律和娱乐业争议的敏锐报道著称，她以对现代公司治理的新颖见解补充了斯图尔特的深度。

他们的合作剖析了媒体大亨萨姆纳·雷德斯通（Sumner Redstone）帝国的崩溃，将董事会阴谋与莎士比亚式的家族戏剧融合在一起。斯图尔特此前的作品，包括《深层政府》（Deep State）和《血腥运动》（Blood Sport），确立了他作为叙事性非虚构文学大师的地位；而艾布拉姆斯对莱斯·穆恩维斯（Les Moonves）等人物的报道，则巩固了她坚韧不拔的调查新闻声誉。

《绝非剧本》被《华尔街日报》赞誉为一部现实版的《继承之战》（Succession）式传奇，因其详尽的研究和电影般的叙事手法而广受好评，确立了其作为21世纪媒体权力掮客权威记录的地位。

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