His method acknowledges that the first duty of television is to prevent the ruthless viewer switching off.

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Although they were recorded by the rather crude method of placing a tape recorder in front of the television, as was common in the days before video recorders, the quality is surprisingly clear.

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Another method would be to strengthen the Federal Communications Commission, which is responsible for regulating television and radio airwaves.

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Rather than just tack-on a games desk or hire an occasional developer on contract, we contend that news-games will offer valuable contributions only when they are embraced as a viable method of practicing journalism albeit a different kind of journalism than newspapers, television and Web pages offer.

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