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The Frame

ASCAP president Paul Williams; Redefining TV comedies; Video artist Charles Atlas

Singer/songwriter and ASCAP director Paul Williams in 1979
Singer/songwriter and ASCAP director Paul Williams in 1979
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ASCAP president and board chairman Paul Williams (pictured) advocates better pay for songwriters; The Emmys define TV comedies by length; Hammer Museum celebrates the work of artist Charles Atlas.
ASCAP president and board chairman Paul Williams (pictured) advocates better pay for songwriters; The Emmys define TV comedies by length; Hammer Museum celebrates the work of artist Charles Atlas.

ASCAP director Paul Williams advocates better pay for songwriters; The Emmys define TV comedies by length; Hammer Museum celebrates the work of artist Charles Atlas