Happy Broderick Crawford Day!!

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During the 1950's, a highly popular television show called Highway Patrol featured actor Broderick Crawford. He became known for the phrase, "10-4" (which in radio lingo means, "message end"). He was so known for it, they even worked it into this brief commercial.

So, Happy Broderick Crawford Day, everyone. 

 The man reprised his role on CHiPs.

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