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- Background combines News storytelling.
- The principal cast includes Joseph C. Harsch.
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Background
Background is a news series hosted by Joseph C. Harsch that first aired in August 1954 on NBC. Each half hour episode covered a foreign policy or national politics subject through films reports, interviews, and live broadcasts. The series was cancelled after one season.
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Best suited to viewers looking for News. The available catalogue spans 1 season.
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