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To: K-oneTexas

McCarthy's worst failing was an inability to see the surge of celebrity culture rising through TV (led by CBS).

That's why Ed Murrow was able to beat him.

13 posted on 05/25/2007 9:15:35 AM PDT by what's up

To: what's up

That's why Ed Murrow was able to beat him.

I'm not certain it was Murrow who primarily beat McCarthy:
Al Gore, Edward R. Murrow and Senator McCarthy

17 posted on 05/25/2007 9:22:32 AM PDT by Mike Bates (Irish Alzheimer's victim: I only remember the grudges.)

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