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- ↑ Brooks, Tim & Marsh, Earle (2007). The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946-Present (9th ed.). New York: Ballantine Books. ISBN 978-0-345-49773-4.
- ↑ George Papajohn, Al Morgan obituary, Chicago Tribune (November 21, 1989)
- 1 2 "Al Morgan Show For DuMont Net". Billboard. September 3, 1949. p. 9. Retrieved September 18, 2023.
- ↑ "DuMont". Ross Reports. June 18, 1950. p. 17. Retrieved September 18, 2023.
- ↑ McNeil, Alex (1996). Total Television (4th ed.). New York, New York: Penguin Books USA, Inc. p. 21. ISBN 0-14-02-4916-8.
