"Television is so influential that when an audience sees you day-in and day-out there's a certain acceptance that sets in; you're no longer a threatening personality. They become more willing to accept whatever you present"
- Doc Severinsen
About this Quote
In this quote, Doc Severinsen, a well-known American jazz trumpeter and bandleader, is highlighting the power and influence of television. He suggests that when someone appears on tv regularly, the audience ends up being familiar with their existence and starts to accept them as a non-threatening figure. This is because tv has the capability to shape and mold individuals's perceptions and attitudes. As a result, the audience becomes more open and responsive to whatever the individual on tv presents, whether it be ideas, products, or even their own character. This quote emphasizes the tremendous impact that television has on society and how it can shape our ideas and habits.
This quote is written / told by Doc Severinsen somewhere between July 7, 1927 and today. He was a famous Musician from USA.
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