Word: sensationalize
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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Early in 1952 the Du Mont Television Network needed a low-budget show to throw into the graveyard slot opposite "Mr. Television," Milton Berle. Their unlikely idea: talks by a Roman Catholic prelate. An overnight sensation, Bishop Fulton J. Sheen's Life Is Worth Living eventually pulled nearly 20...
Freshman sensation Lundberg continued his record-breaking habits later in the 200 breaststroke, lowering his own University standard and shattering the Black Bears' pool record with a smooth 2:07.00.
Fierce rebounding by Smith and good hustle by freshman sensation Nancy Boutillier kept the Crimson on top and sealed the dramatic victory.
Goodman's knowing explorations of change and its debilitating side effects have made her the sudden sensation of America's editorial pages. First syndicated in 1976, her twice-weekly column now appears in 207 papers, 45 of which have signed on this year. A collection of her pieces...
Breaststroke sensation David Lundberg made a shambles of his supposed dual with Koji Nishinura, last year's Eastern champion in the 100 and 200 runner-up. Nishimura faded badly after leading midway while Lundberg cruised in at 2:07.7, only slightly off last week's Harvard record setting form.