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In the 1980s, TV went truly global, with American shows such as Oprah Winfrey, Ricki Lake and Baywatch leading the way. Is US TV's global dominance a form of cultural imperialism?
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In the 1980s, TV went truly global, with American shows such as Oprah Winfrey, Ricki Lake and Baywatch leading the way. Is US TV's global dominance a form of cultural imperialism?
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