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“Television, despite its enormous presence, turns out to have added pitifully few lines to the communal memory.”

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Justin Kaplan
Justin Kaplan

Justin Kaplan was an accomplished American writer, born on September 5, 1925, and passed away on March 2, 2014. His works spanned across various fields including history, literature, and biography, known for his in-depth research and unique writing style. more

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