Beginning in the 1920s, the popularity of movies, radios, and phonographs:
a. damaged the popularity of sports celebrities.
b. frightened most Americans.
c. helped create a celebrity culture.
d. further alienated Americans.
Ans: c. helped create a celebrity culture.
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