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2012

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Public affairs television

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Murrow And Friendly’S Small World: Television Conversation At The Crossroads, Kathleen Collins Jan 2012

Murrow And Friendly’S Small World: Television Conversation At The Crossroads, Kathleen Collins

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Small World

(1958–60), an Edward R. Murrow and Fred W. Friendly television production, brought together political and entertainment figures from around the world, boasting technological innovation and a high level of public affairs discourse. The author discusses critical reception, producers’ ideals, cultural and historical context, and relation-ships to evolving notions of public service broadcasting.