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[MULLINS, WILLIAM D (Bill) CIV USARMY CCDC AVMC (USA)]

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And even earlier . . .. 


_Chicago Tributne_ 15 May 1949 Part 6 section 2 page 2 col 5

"Definition
"Television:  A new medium -- rare, if well done!" - Fred Waring. "

https://www.newspapers.com/image/371245732/

> While updating the QI article I found another
> slightly earlier citation dated October 9, 1949, Bandleader and blender-maker
> Fred Waring received credit:
> 
> [Begin excerpt]
> A definition from Fred Waring: Television: a new medium—rare, if well done.
> [End excerpt]
> 
> https://quoteinvestigator.com/2019/07/24/tv/
> 
> 


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