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Quote by Edward R. Murrow

“One of the basic troubles with radio and television news is that both instruments have grown up as an incompatible combination of show business, advertising and news. Each of the three is a rather bizarre and demanding profession. And when you get all three under one roof, the dust never settles.”

Quote by Edward R. Murrow

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Edward R. Murrow

Edward R. Murrow, a renowned American journalist, was born on April 25, 1908, and passed away on April 27, 1965. He is best known for his exceptional contributions to broadcasting, particularly his reporting on Nazi Germany during World War II. more

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