Television makes so much at its worst that it can't afford … - Fred W. Friendly

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Television makes so much at its worst that it can't afford to do its best.

Fred W. Friendly

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Fred W. Friendly (October 30, 1915 – March 3, 1998) was a president of CBS News and the creator, along with Edward R. Murrow, of the documentary television program See It Now. He originated the concept of public-access television cable TV channels.

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Television makes so much at its worst that it can't afford to do its best. - Fred W. Friendly

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