July 1981 Issue [Article] Who’s on first? Separating thumbs from fingers Adjust Share by Benjamin DeMott , This article is only available as a PDF to subscribers. Download PDF Tags 20th century Live television programs Magazine format television programs Talk shows Television programs, Public service United States More from Benjamin DeMott Battling the hard man Notes on addiction to the pornography of violence Whitewash as Public Service How The 9/11 Commission Report defrauds the nation Junk politics A voter's guide to the post-literate election Adjust Share