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Laureen Hobbs:
The Ecumenical Liberation Army is an ultra left sect, creating political confusion with wildcat violence and pseudo-insurrectionary acts - which the Communist Party does not endorse. The American masses are not yet ready for open revolt. We would not want to produce a television show celebrating historically deviational terrorism. Diana Christensen:
Miss Hobbs, I'm offering you an hour of primetime television every week, into which you can stick whatever propaganda that you want
The Ecumenical Liberation Army is an ultra left sect, creating political confusion with wildcat violence and pseudo-insurrectionary acts - which the Communist Party does not endorse. The American masses are not yet ready for open revolt. We would not want to produce a television show celebrating historically deviational terrorism. Diana Christensen:
Miss Hobbs, I'm offering you an hour of primetime television every week, into which you can stick whatever propaganda that you want
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The Ecumenical Liberation Army is an ultra left sect
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creating political confusion with wildcat violence and pseudo insurrectionary acts
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which the Communist Party does not endorse
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The American masses are not yet ready for open revolt
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We would not want to produce a television show
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celebrating historically deviational terrorism
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I'm offering an hour of prime time television every week
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into which you can stick whatever propaganda
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Movie Summary
When veteran anchorman Howard Beale is forced to retire his 25-year post because of his age, he announces to viewers that he will kill himself during his farewell broadcast. Network executives rethink their decision when his fanatical tirade results in a spike in ratings.
Actors
Laureen Hobbs
Diana Christensen
