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After a brief description of the invention of television, chapters focus on different types of programs. Situation comedies, soap operas, news & politics, sports, children's programs, & advertising are included. Edward R. Murrow's exposé of Senator Joseph McCarthy is mentioned & there is a chapter on the future of television. Appendix of network & cable addresses, bibliography, & index.Calabro, Marian is the author of 'Zap!: A Brief History of Television - Marian Calabro - Hardcover - 1st ed' with ISBN 9780027162424 and ISBN 0027162427.
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