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"Television was supposed to be a national park. Instead it has become a money machine. It's a commodity now, just like pork bellies."

Fred W. Friendly, American Producer

Money, Machine, Now, Television

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"Television was supposed to be a national park. Instead it has become a money machine. It's a commodity now, just like pork bellies."

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