CultureAugust 18, 2026
telefilms
TEL-uh-filmz
Definition
Motion pictures produced specifically for broadcast on television rather than for theatrical release.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek 'tele' meaning 'at a distance' and the English 'film', this compound word emerged in the mid-20th century to describe the growing medium of movies made for television audiences.
In the news
The article highlights Law's extensive career in the 1960s, 70s, and 80s, noting her work as a guest star in various television series and telefilms.
Phyllida Law Dead: Prolific Actor, Mother Of Emma & Sophie Thompson Was 94
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