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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1977
Page
8
The page lists prime time programs on ABC NBC CBS and PBS stations with shows like Gilligan's Island The Gong Show and Family Feud. A feature segment on school desegregation concerns across the nation is highlighted under As We See It with Six segments.
The column lists a slate of TV programs and film titles for Friday evening including CPO Sharkey and The Bermuda Triangle in airings, plus guests and episodes such as Glen Campbell Bernadette Peters and Donny and Marie. It notes News and feature segments from Washington Week in 9:00 and other primetime shows like Chico and the Man, Wall Street Week, The Rockford Files, and The Tonight Show with guest hosts and appearances.
TV guide style listing across channels features Mister Magoo, Mister Rogers, In the News, Adventures, Schoolhouse Rock, Star Trek, The Appaloosa, Stage to Thunder Rock, and classic films. Notable titles include The Ransom of Red Chief, The African Queen, and Deadfall with extensive network and cable listings.
AP report surveys rise of punk as reaction to bloated rock and disco. Industry figures like Kim Fowley Hilly Kristal and Seymour Stein credit punk with giving youths access to bands such as Television the Dead Boys and the Shirts as an alternative to mainstream acts.
The Athens Messenger reports on punk fashion gaining ground among youth and contrasts it with established rock acts like Jon Anderson of Yes. Anderson says fans want raw venues and simple vibes, while some stars fear the scene has grown too grand for their taste.
Billboard magazine lists the top ten singles and albums. Notable entries include Debby Boone and Carly Simon in singles, Fleetwood Mac and Linda Ronstadt in albums, with ShaUN Cassidy and the Doobie Brothers among others.
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