"Television viewers, they've been around a long time. They've been watching this thing now for 50 years. I mean, they know exactly what's happening when it comes to television programming. You can't put anything over on them anymore"
- Maury Povich
About this Quote
This quote by Maury Povich speaks to the intelligence and savvy of tv audiences. He acknowledges that viewers have actually been around for a very long time, and have been watching tv shows for 50 years. This indicates that audiences have a wealth of understanding and experience when it concerns tv programs. Povich is recommending that viewers are not quickly fooled, which they know what is happening in the tv industry. He is saying that it is not possible to deceive viewers any longer, as they are too educated and knowledgeable. This quote speaks to the power of the tv viewer, and the value of developing quality programming that audiences will value.
This quote is written / told by Maury Povich somewhere between January 17, 1939 and today. He was a famous Celebrity from USA.
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