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WUSA9 (Tegna, Washington DC)News report · Jul 11, 12:50 AM
Actor Randolph Mantooth, known for 'Emergency!', dies at 80
Mantooth had a decades-long career in television that also included soap operas and dozens of guest star roles.
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Actor Randolph Mantooth, known for 'Emergency!', dies at 80
Mantooth had a decades-long career in television that also included soap operas and dozens of guest star roles.
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What happened Mantooth had a decades-long career in television that also included soap operas and dozens of guest star roles.
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CenterActor Randolph Mantooth, known for 'Emergency!', dies at 80
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KARE11 (Tegna, Minneapolis)News report · Jul 11, 12:50 AM
Actor Randolph Mantooth, known for 'Emergency!', dies at 80
Mantooth had a decades-long career in television that also included soap operas and dozens of guest star roles.
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WCNC Charlotte (Tegna)News report · Jul 11, 12:50 AM
Actor Randolph Mantooth, known for 'Emergency!', dies at 80
Mantooth had a decades-long career in television that also included soap operas and dozens of guest star roles.
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Jul 11, 12:50 AM: WUSA9 (Tegna, Washington DC) joined the source map.
Jul 11, 12:50 AM: KARE11 (Tegna, Minneapolis) joined the source map.
Jul 11, 12:50 AM: WCNC Charlotte (Tegna) joined the source map.
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