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“I invite you to sit down in front of your television set when your station goes on the air . . . and keep your eyes glued to that set until the station signs off. I can assure you that you will observe a great wasteland.”

Quote by Newton N. Minow

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Newton N. Minow

Newton N. Minow, born on January 17, 1926, served as the Chairman of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission. He has had a profound impact on the field of communications, advocating for the balance between media regulation and public interest. more

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