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John Picton, Even TV movies gave him the urge to smoke
John Picton, Even TV movies gave him the urge to smoke

John Picton, Even TV movies gave him the urge to smoke

Date1/30/1982
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Original Toronto Star caption: John Picton, Even TV movies gave him the urge to smoke.
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    ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
    CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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    Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
    Object NumberTSPA_0073763F
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