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“The threat to free television. The reason television is free is because it is a life support system for commercials. That fundamental aspect is about to change.” quote by Dick Wolf — Download Open image

“The threat to free television. The reason television is free is because it is a life support system for commercials. That fundamental aspect is about to change.”

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