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“The perils of credit and debt, especially perilous in the computer age, have long been acknowledged in pop culture, but very infrequently by TV.”

Quote by Tom Shales

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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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