Quote by Dick Gregory

When I first broke through, there was only NBC, CBS and ABC, and they had news in the morning and in the evening - there wasn't no 24-hour news.

When I first broke through, there was only NBC, CBS and ABC,

Summary

This quote reflects how the media landscape has greatly evolved over time. It highlights the limited number of television news networks that existed in the past, namely NBC, CBS, and ABC, with predetermined news schedules in the morning and evening. The absence of 24-hour news channels emphasizes the contrast to the media landscape of today, where multiple 24-hour news outlets, both on television and online, offer constant access to news and information. The quote underscores the significant shift and expansion in news consumption and availability over the years.

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By Dick Gregory

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