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“Broadcasting for advertisers is still the best game in town, and they know it. Look, I admire a lot of the shows on cable. I think 'Mad Men' is wonderful. I think 'Breaking Bad' is wonderful. But let's remember they're about one-tenth the audience of NCIS.”

Quote by Leslie Moonves

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Leslie Moonves, born on October 6, 1949, is an accomplished media executive with over four decades of experience in the American television and media industry. He has held top leadership positions at several prominent media companies and has made significant contributions to the innovation of television programming and the growth of media businesses. more

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