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Broadcasting Lacks Newspaper Freedom in TV Critics Row
In a 1959 opinion piece John Crosby argues that TV critics face pressure from advertisers, while newspapers retain editorial independence. He cites Dave Garroway and Jack Paar, notes publishers rarely try to influence critics, and asserts TV bias mirrors industry tensions rather than a concerted publisher backlash.
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