Infantile paralysis grips television critics and schedules
The piece argues TV is dominated by juvenile shows, led by ABC comedies like Laverne and Shirley and Happy Days. It notes critics’ views of ABC as prioritizing youth over adult drama, with new fall lineups heavy on comedies and little high-brow fare, while CBS and NBC pursue varied themes.
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