15 TV Tragedies That Happened LIVE in the 80s
When disaster struck in the 1980s, television cameras were often rolling. Join us as we examine the shocking moments when tragedy unfolded live on screens across America and worldwide. From catastrophic natural disasters to horrifying accidents and violent attacks, these events forever changed how we experience Breaking News and collective trauma through media.
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