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“Don't be deluded into believing that the titular heads of the networks control what appears on their networks. They all have better taste.”

Quote by Edward R. Murrow

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Edward R. Murrow

Edward R. Murrow, a renowned American journalist, was born on April 25, 1908, and passed away on April 27, 1965. He is best known for his exceptional contributions to broadcasting, particularly his reporting on Nazi Germany during World War II. more

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