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“Howard Minsky had gotten the script to her agent prior to my involvement.”

Quote by Arthur Hiller

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Arthur Hiller was an accomplished American television director, renowned for his significant contributions to the television industry. His career spanned a series of classic television shows from the 1950s to the 2000s, including 'The Bob Newhart Show', 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show', and 'Murphy Brown'. Hiller was celebrated for his deep understanding of characters and innovative storytelling techniques. more

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