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How is the most serious effect of the quiz show scandal, the long-term corruption of our preeminent mass medium? 

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The quiz show scandal of the 1950s in the United States had far-reaching consequences that reverberated throughout the media industry for decades to come. At its core, the scandal involved a network of television producers, contestants, and sponsors who conspired to rig quiz shows in order to boost ratings and advertising revenue. The fallout from the scandal had a profound impact on the way Americans viewed their television screens and the trust they had in the media.

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