Quote by William Hodding Carter, Jr.

Television news is like a lightning flash. It makes a loud noise, lights up everything around it, leaves everything else in darkness and then is suddenly gone.

Television news is like a lightning flash. It makes a loud n

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This quote highlights the ephemeral and attention-grabbing nature of television news. Just like a flash of lightning, it arrives suddenly, bringing with it noise, illumination, and overwhelming coverage of the event. However, once the news segment is over, it quickly vanishes, leaving everything else in darkness and often moving on to the next sensational story. This quote suggests that television news has a fleeting impact, only offering a momentary glimpse into the world before moving on to the next big story.

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By William Hodding Carter, Jr.

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