Nielsen ratings show Funniest Home Videos tops as Twin Peaks debuts
NBC leads week with 13.7 average, followed by ABC 12.8 and CBS 11.6. America's Funniest Videos dominates, tied for second with Cheers, while Twin Peaks debuts in 5th behind the ABC hit. Major college basketball, Las Vegas vs Duke, draws strong viewership.
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Rabbit Raiser Faces Easter Shortage After Theft
In Pascagoula Mississippi Roy Rogers a 71 year old rabbit raiser reports dozens of rabbits stolen from his rabbitry early Sunday. He says neighbors and friends have been bringing bunnies and offers of help with many calling from across the nation after the raid.
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Final Garry Shandling Show Ends With Direct Address
Reports of Gary Shandling's character death in It's Garry Shandling's Show are premature. The finale ends with Shandling breaking the fourth wall, saying this is just a show. The final telecast is scheduled for June 1 on Showtime, as co creator Alan Zweibel notes a long planned conclusion.
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Masur Named Music Director of New York Philharmonic
Kurt Masur, East German democracy figure and Gewandhaus conductor, named New York Philharmonic music director. He replaces Zubin Mehta, who will leave after the 1990-91 season. Masur begins in the 1992-93 season for five years during the orchestra's 150th anniversary.
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Producer Wolper Receives France’s Legion of Honor
Los Angeles producer David L. Wolper was awarded France’s Legion of Honor for his work on the Statue of Liberty centennial celebration. Consul General Gerard Coste will present the award May 2 during events marking Wolper’s 40 years in show business.
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