“Television is a powerful medium that has to be used for something better than sitcoms and police shows. On the other hand, if you don't recognize the forces that play on what people watch and what they don't then you're a fool and you should be in a different business.”
Quote by Roone Arledge
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Roone Arledge
Roone Arledge was an American television producer renowned for his contributions to sports and news programming. Born on July 8, 1931, and passing away on December 5, 2002, Arledge held key positions at ABC, where he produced several successful television shows, including 'Wide World of Sports' and 'Monday Night Football'. His work had a profound impact on the format and content of television sports programming. more
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