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There was a time... when people didnt go out of their house on Tuesday night at eight oclock because Milton Berle was on
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"There was a time... when people didn't go out of their house on Tuesday night at eight o'clock because Milton Berle was on"

- Ed McMahon

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This quote by Ed McMahon is referring to the golden era of tv, when Milton Berle was a house name. Throughout this time around, Berle was a popular comic as well as television host, and his show, "The Texaco Star Theater," was a must-watch for numerous Americans. Individuals would plan their Tuesday evening around the program, as well as would certainly not leave their house at 8 o'clock when it broadcast. Berle's show was so preferred that it was credited with helping to launch the television market. His program was a significant success, as well as it was a huge part of American culture throughout the 1950s. Berle's program was so prominent that it was stated that people would not even answer their phones during the program. This quote by Ed McMahon is a testament to the effect that Milton Berle carried television and also American culture.

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Ed McMahon This quote is written / told by Ed McMahon between March 6, 1923 and June 23, 2009. He was a famous Entertainer from USA. The author also have 9 other quotes.

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