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The Dangers of Television in the Silverman Era
Something is forcing the quality of television down— and Fred Silverman is the instrument.
April
25
1978
RICHARD REEVES
Gerry Gersten
The Dangers of Television in the Silverman Era
RICHARD REEVES
April
25
1978
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The Dangers of Television in the Silverman Era
Something is forcing the quality of television down— and Fred Silverman is the instrument.
April
25
1978
RICHARD REEVES
Gerry Gersten
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