As Savalas Goes Soft and Other TV Trends
The piece profiles Telly Savalas rising from solid film work to superstardom after Kojak in 1973. It notes his bald image, distinctive style, and fame boost, describing his flamboyant persona, fashion sense, and public appeal while praising his acting amid TV success.
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Kojak fades as TV trends and gimmicks derail a classic
A Berkshire Eagle critique traces Kojak season two decline from sharp wit to overused gimmicks. It cites Savalas’s once sharp persona softened by lollipops and ballet-like cues, noting abysmal NBC ratings while predicting a shift to new time slots and rival programming.
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Boston Children's Museum inspires another in Brussels
Brussels new Children’s Museum invites four year olds and up to learn by touching. Kathleen Lippens, its president, cites inspiration from Boston’s museum and emphasizes a playful learning approach. Exhibits cover city life, forest scenes, electricity and magnetism with interactive models and hands on activities.
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Ruth E. Gruber
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Kathleen Lippens
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Harvard University
Poets and authors in line for Missouri and Knopf releases
Roger Rath associate professor at Johnson State College published Wife Light in Esquire. A Missouri Press collection will include Rath among Gonzalez and Lyons with four stories. Knopf bought Rath’s novel Russian Shooting slated for 1978, while a museum exhibit offers interactive children’s activities and a crowded opening with high interest.
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Esquire
University of Missouri Press
Laurence Gonzalez
Grant Lyons
Rath
Alfred A. Knopf Publishing Company
Newer Waves film series highlights international cinema at Dartmouth
Dartmouth Film Society presents Newer Waves a winter series showcasing films by young directors from France the United States Britain Germany and several Third World countries Most titles have played Cannes or the New York Film Festival and many won prizes All screenings at Spaulding Auditorium Hopkins Center at 6 45 and 9 15 p.m opening with The Harder They Come tonight and continuing through March 6 1976
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Kaspar Hauser
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All the President's Men Tops New York Critics Circle 1976
New York film critics circle awards name All the President's Men best picture and best director Alan J. Pakula. Jason Robards wins best supporting actor for Ben Bradlee. Liv Ullman best actress for Face to Face. Robert De Niro top actor for Taxi Driver. Talia Shire best supporting actress for Rocky. Paddy Chayefsky best screenplay for Network.
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UPI
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Alan J. Pakula
Washington Post
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Bob Woodward
Jason Robards
the Post
Ben Bradlee
Liv Ullman
Ingmar Bergman
Robert de Niro
Talia Shire
Francis Ford Cappella
Paddy Chayefsky
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