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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1980

Page

4

Pressure Cannot Excuse Ridiculous

A reader criticizes the ABC series Fantasy Island for overreaching with implausible plots. The writer recalls fond memories of the show's tropical island fantasies under Mr. Roarke and warns that recent episodes lack fun, suggesting Tattoo as a potential fresh lead.

Mr. Rourke Fantasy Island America ABC Tatoo

Fat Men From Space And Cam Jansen: Childrens Book Highlights

A lively roundup of children books and series including Fat Men From Space by Daniel Manus Pinkwater where a hero’s tooth warns of space invaders and Earth’s junk food vanishes. Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Stolen Diamonds introduces a fifth grade sleuth with a photographic memory in a Viking Books title.

Space Daniel Manus Pinkwater William Outer Space Fat Men Dell Paperbacks Jennifer Cam” Jansen Cam David A. Adler Cam Jansen Viking Books Aiken County Public Library Nellie Smith Big Dan Little Ann

Magnolia Gardens A Longstanding Philadelphia Labor of Love

A Philadelphia native helped shape Magnolia Gardens on the Ashley River as a labor of love by John Grimke Drayton. The 500 acre site now offers year round color, a wildlife sanctuary, paddling trails, and a plantation memorabilia storehouse with historical sections and an animal petting zoo. Admission runs four dollars for adults and two for children, with season pricing in March and April.

Magnolia Gardens Julia Ewing Philadelphia John Grimke Drayton Ashley River Drayton Julia Summerville Magnolia America Charleston Bamberg Middlton Place

Caddyshack review highlights vulgar humor and SNL vibe

A lively review praises Caddyshack for its vulgar humor and all star SNL alumni lead. It notes Bill Murray as a standout madman and Chevy Chase as Ty Webb while detailing Danny and Smails as the core conflict at Bushwood. The piece also lists other films showing in Augusta area theaters.

Ty Webb Chevy Chase Bill Murray Arkenites Danny Michael O’keefe Judge Smails Ted Knight Bushwood Country Club Belushi Chervik Smails Regency Mall Augusta Luke Skywalker Aiken John Belushi Dan Akroyd Benji Columbia Square Steve McQueen

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