'And then Ed Bradly looked right at the camera and said 'Don't bust that nut yet, we'll be right back.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A nostalgic reference to a famous TV host breaking the fourth wall with a humorous instruction during a commercial break.
- In plain terms
- Ed Bradley joked to viewers during a TV commercial.
- What can you take from it?
- Television personalities often use humor to engage audiences directly.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who remembers old TV hosts?
- How has TV changed?
Another view
It relies on specific knowledge of past television history.
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