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Shows surprise by sticking to the script

Reality falters and storytelling makes a return

By Matthew Gilbert
Globe Staff / December 26, 2004

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The face of TV got a makeover this year. But the makeover was a reversal, in that it brought out the beauty and strength of TV's original features. (Full article: 909 words)

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