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John Bassett's acquisition of CJOH-TV is one of the cagiest moves in years, says TV critic Jim Bawden

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John Bassett's acquisition of CJOH-TV is one of the cagiest moves in years, says TV critic Jim Bawden

Date4/16/1986

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Bassett, John, Sr (subject)

Spremo, Boris (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: John Bassett's acquisition of CJOH-TV is one of the cagiest moves in years, says TV critic Jim Bawden.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0031149F

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