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The Rise and Fall of Wally George and Morton Downey Jr.
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This podcast episode discusses the controversial careers of radio and television personalities Wally George and Morton Downey Jr., who both gained fame for their outrageous and offensive behavior, before ultimately losing their jobs due to racial slurs and physical altercations with guests.
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