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“You don't hear TV cops griping because they have to enforce some Draconian law that shouldn't be on the books in the first place, or lamenting vindictive excesses in sentencing. Hollywood, supposedly a frothing cauldron of liberalism, has always been conservative on crime.”

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Tom Shales
Tom Shales

Tom Shales, born on November 3, 1944, is a renowned American critic of theater and television. His reviews are known for their insightful analysis and have had a profound impact on the arts of theater and television. more

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