Serious book stores are losing their franchise, nonprofit theaters are surviving primarily symphony orchestras are diluting their programs, public television is increasing its dependence on reruns of British sitcoms, classical radio stations are dwindling, museums are resorting to blockbuster shows, dance is dying."
Des librairies sérieuses perdent leurs franchises, des cinémas d'art et essai survivent à peine des orchestres symphoniques diluent leurs programmes, la télévision publique augmente sa dépendance aux rediffusions de sitcoms britanniques, des radio classiques disparaissent, les musées ont recours aux spectacles à succès, la danse se meurt. »