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American Playhouse•Season 3•Episode 12

City News

6.2/10 · 21 votesApr 24, 198465 min

Ranked #10 of 10 in Season 3•−1.5 vs season avg

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The struggles of Tom Domino, publisher and editor of a seemingly doomed, underground newspaper in New York City's East Village are chronicled in this dark comedy.

Directed byZoe Zinman, David Fishelson
Written byZoe Zinman, David Fishelson
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Episode Summary

"City News" is episode 12 of American Playhouse season 3. It scored 6.2/10 from 21 votes, ranking #10 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Zoe Zinman, David Fishelson and written by Zoe Zinman, David Fishelson, it aired on April 24, 1984.

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