WASHINGTON-On May 9, 1961, then newly appointed FCC Chairman Newton Minow called television a vast wasteland, criticizing the medium for its violence, inanity and impact on children.
Minow Assesses the State of TV 60 Years After Vast Wasteland' Remarks
11/05/2021
WASHINGTON-On May 9, 1961, then newly appointed FCC Chairman Newton Minow called television a vast wasteland, criticizing the medium for its violence, inanity and impact on children.
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