“That box is the biggest thing since Gutenberg invented the printing...” – Herb Stempel, Quiz Show ... Movie Quotes Database

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A scene from Quiz Show 1994

Herb Stempel

[Referring to television]

That box is the biggest thing since Gutenberg invented the printing press, and I'm the biggest thing on it.

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