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Television comedies debase teachers

The portrayal of teachers on television, radio and print platforms as petty, naive and nutty people can have untold effects on the perception of millions of school children about their teachers and affect their relationships with them.

The earliest organised depiction of teachers as mediocre by the local entertainment industry probably started with the Reddykyulass comedy group.

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