Desensitization of America frames violence in TV ads
A 40 minute J Walter Thompson presentation titled The Desensitization of America argues violence in television could hurt product sales. A pilot study suggested 8-10 percent would avoid products advertised in violent shows, with a third of women and a fifth of men limiting children’s viewing. Citizens groups in Los Angeles protested horror broadcasts, prompting several firms to withdraw sponsorships while station executives warned of advertiser coercion.
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Twelfth Night at Brattleboro Center for the Arts
Brattleboro Center for the Performing Arts presents William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night at 8 p.m. in downtown Brattleboro tonight and Nov 11 to 13. Artists Theatre Collaborative, a local group, stages a gala costume ball with set design by David Ryan and costumes by Mimi Moller under Sam Filo's direction. Tickets are $2.50 at Good Life or Steak Out or at the BCPA box office. phone reservations 254 8030.
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Portraits and Pictures in Poetry in Troy Tonight
The Rensselaer County Council for the Arts presents Portraits and Pictures in Poetry at 8 p.m. Heidi Mitchell will read Browning and other poets at 189 Second Street, Troy. Admission is free and a reception follows. For more information call 273-0552.
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Rensselaer County Council For the Arts
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Major Mudd entertainer Edward McDonnell dies in Scituate
Edward McDonnell, 50, known as Major Mudd for 13 years, entertained thousands of New England children as the astronaut in costume who hosted The Three Stooges between TV segments. Friends describe his zany desk routines and classroom joy as his legacy in Mass.
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Blood Wedding at Dartmouth Hopkins Center opens Nov 11
The Dartmouth Players directed by Rod Alexander bring Blood Wedding by Federico Garcia Lorca to Hopkins Center Center Theater in Hanover for six performances November 11 13 and 18 20 at 8 p.m. with Goya inspired sets designed by Peter Minshall and tickets on sale November 1 at the Hopkins Center Box Office.
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Young woman leaps to death from Golden Gate Bridge
The 18 to 20 year old woman jumped from the span Monday as the Harbor Queen passed nearby. She reached shore after Coast Guard rescue but died two hours later during exploratory surgery. Coroner expects few survivors from the bridge's 1930s opening.
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