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The Philco Television Playhouse
Season 4 • Episode 7 • Without Fear or Favor
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The Philco Television Playhouse Season 4, Episode 7: Without Fear or Favor
Modern day corruption investigations (film of the Kefauver investigation is shown) has a parallel in 1870s New York, where the New York Times crusades against the crooks in City Hall headed by Boss Tweed and his thieving cronies, which included judges, police officials and even the Mayor. Watch The Philco Television Playhouse Season 4, Episode 7 Without Fear or Favor in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of The Philco Television Playhouse Season 4, Episode 7 and share your thoughts in the comments below!
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Without Fear or Favor
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