Fred W. Friendly quotes

Television makes so much at its worst that it can't afford to do its best. (Fred W. Friendly)
Television was supposed to be a national park. Instead it has become a money machine. It's a commodity now, just like pork bellies. View quote
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A composite is a euphemism for a lie. It's disorderly. It's dishonest and it's not journalism. View quote
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I have a motto: My job is not to make up anybody's mind but to make the agony of decision making so intense that you can escape only by thinking. View quote
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What we don't know as a nation and as a citizen can kill us. View quote
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No mighty king, no ambitious emperor, no pope, or prophet ever dreamt of such an awesome pulpit, so potent a magic wand. View quote
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The news is the one thing the networks can point to with pride. Everything else they do is crap, and they know it. View quote
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You gotta be willing to be lucky. View quote
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TV is bigger than any story it reports. It's the greatest teaching tool since the printing press. View quote
Fred W. Friendly

Fred W. Friendly

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Occupation: American Producer
Born: October 30, 1915
Died: March 3, 1998
Quotes count: 9
Wikipedia: Fred W. Friendly

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