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Thank You For Being Brief on Thanks In Tony Awards Speech
Erma Bombeck critiques award show brevity led by Gary Smith who capped acceptance speeches at 30 seconds and flashed names of “little people” on screen. She mocks red carpet trivia and questions the value of lengthy ceremonies. Her note praises honesty over gossip and notes the column runs in Aiken Standard on certain days.
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Gary Smith
Bombeck
Ted Dawson
Reba McIntyre
Susan Lucci
Jack Palance
Jodie Foster
Academy
Paris
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