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Sometimes the perfect folks to turn to when we need to feel better are the ones on our TV screens
Senior Culture Critic
Published
June 20, 2026 12:00PM (EDT)
Sometimes the best folks to turn to when we need to feel better are the ones on our TV screens
commentary
Sometimes the perfect folks to turn to when we need to feel better are the ones on our TV screens
Senior Culture Critic
Published
June 20, 2026 12:00PM (EDT)

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