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If you watched the Mary Tyler Moore show you remember Ted Knight as the no-talent broadcaster Ted Baxter. He also appeared in the early 60s as Phil Sterling on what soap opera?

1. The Secret Storm
2. The Young Marrieds
3. Peyton Place
4. The Edge of Night

Answer

The correct answer is B) The Young Marrieds.

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