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My father was invited to play on a television show when I was 17 or 18 that was an early equivalent of educational telev
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"My father was invited to play on a television show when I was 17 or 18 that was an early equivalent of educational television, a Sunday afternoon kind of variety art show"

- John Sebastian

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John Sebastian's quote is a reflection on his daddy's career. His daddy was invited to appear on a television program when John was 17 or 18 years of ages. This show was an early version of educational television, and it was a range art show that aired on Sunday afternoons. This quote talks to the impact that John's father had on his life, in addition to the impact of television in the early days of instructional programming. It also speaks to the significance of art and culture in the lives of people, and how it can be shared and delighted in through television. John's dad had the ability to share his skills with a larger audience, and this quote is a testimony to the power of tv in the early days of instructional shows.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by John Sebastian somewhere between March 17, 1944 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 16 other quotes.

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