Morrison v. National Broadcasting Co.

New York Court of Appeals · Decided 1967-05-16

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Chief Judge Fuld. This case, still in the pleading stage, arose in connection with a highly popular television show which turned into a national scandal several years ago. According to the complaint, the plaintiff is a university professor who, in 1958, was induced to appear and participate as a contestant on a quiz show known as “21”. The program, which was broadcast weekly, was designed to pit experts in various fields of know…

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