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“TV is a language all its own, a land of one dimensional stereotypes that destroys culture, not adds to it. TV is anti-art, a reflection of consumerism that serves the power structure. TV is about demographics.”

Quote by Roseanne Barr

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Roseanne Barr is an American actress, comedian, screenwriter, and producer, born on November 3, 1952. She is best known for her starring role in the television show 'Roseanne', which achieved great success in the early 1990s. Barr is beloved by audiences for her unique sense of humor and candid personality. more

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