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Miklos Vamos

Budapest, Hungary

Miklós Vámos is a Hungarian novelist, screenwriter and talk show host. He is one of the most read and respected writers in his native Hungary. He has taught at Yale University on a Fulbright fellowship, served as The Nation’s East European correspondent, worked as consultant on the Oscar-winning film Mephisto, and presented Hungary’s most-watched cultural television show. Vámos has received numerous awards for his plays, screenplays, novels and short stories, including the Hungarian Merit Award for lifetime achievement. The Book of Fathers is considered his most accomplished novel and has sold 200,000 copies in Hungary. Close.

Miklos Vamos

Budapest, Hungary

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On TV, Hungary Is a Village of Love Affairs
The winner in Hungary is Barátok közt (“Among Friends”), a sitcom created by an Australian company about a group of people who do not speak Hungarian and do not live here at all.

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Anju Chandel, New Delhi, India:

I think it is the problem with all TV sitcoms all across the world that they seldom seem to depict the reality of the society. I too wonder why on earth would so many 'normal' people get addicted to things so absurd? I completely avoid all such programs and concentrate on my favourite topics like world/national affairs and sports. ... But then who am I to judge anybody's choices? Happy viewing to all couch potatoes :)

April 10, 2007 10:32 AM | Report Offensive Comments

Posted on April 10, 2007 10:32

Salamon:

Miklos:

your last sentence describes the best way to deal with sitcoms, Discovery type "educational Programs" and what goes on as news in Canada. Turn the bloody TV off and read a book - better yet, do not waste money in buying a tv, spend the funds on books or on vists to a GOOD LIBRARY

April 9, 2007 6:18 PM | Report Offensive Comments

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Robert James:

What is the point of this article?

April 9, 2007 4:34 PM | Report Offensive Comments

Posted on April 9, 2007 16:34

Robert James:

What is the point of this article?

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Posted on April 9, 2007 16:33

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