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- ↑ Louise Sweeney (1 December 1967). "TV's first St. Joan: Distinguished predecessors Her film credits". The Christian Science Monitor. p. 10.
- ↑ JUDY KLEMESRUD (22 October 1967). "Who's Playing Saint Joan? Genevieve Bujold?". New York Times. p. 147.
- ↑ Humphrey, Hal (3 December 1967). "HALLMARK PLAY FINDS NEW STAR". Los Angeles Times. p. c2.
- ↑ Gowran, Clay (5 December 1967). "Today's TV: NBC'S 'Saint Joan' Shows How Good TV Can Be: Canadian Actress Glows in Hallmark's 2d Special of Season". Chicago Tribune. p. b27.
- ↑ Smith, Cecil (6 December 1967). "TV REVIEW: Hall of Fame Version of 'St. Joan'". Los Angeles Times. p. d28.
