3.9“Television will never be the same.”/ November 27, 1976
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.
“Television will never be the same.”
Diana Christensen
Max Schumacher
Howard Beale
Frank Hackett
Nelson Chaney
Arthur Jensen
Great Ahmed Kahn
TV Director
George Bosch
Harry Hunter
Mary Ann Gifford
Joe Donnelly
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