Commitment, Passion, and Ratings in TV Fandom
Hollywood writer argues ratings miss viewer commitment as Welk and other long running shows face cancellation. He praises loyal Welk fans and notes sponsors target older audiences while networks chase high numbers. Emphasizes value of loyal, defined audiences for creative and commercial success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
UPI
Toad
Abc-Tv
Lawrence Welk
Mayberry
Jim Nahors
Welk
Cbs-Tv
TV Listings and Soap Opera Schedule Mix
A list of TV channels and time slots appears with network identifiers for FKCRG TV Cedar Rapids KWWL TV Waterloo KIU TV Iowa City KTVO Ottumwa WHIFTY Rock Island and others. It includes names of soap operas such as World Turns The Newlywed Game and General Hospital with scattered weather notes and program blocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fkcrg-Tv
Ceder Rapids
Owmtatv
Cedar Rapids
T-Kwwltv
Waterloo
Kiu-Tv
Iowa City
KTVO
Offumwa
Rock Island
Boggs Urges Hoover Resignation Over Wiretap Tactics
House leader Boggs denounces FBI wiretaps on lawmakers as Gestapo tactics and calls for J Edgar Hoover to resign. Attorney General Mitchell defends Hoover as Boggs stands by his charge while Ford questions the claim. Local notes cover Springville patrol talks and county funding implications.
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Washington
Ust
House
Hale Boggs
FBT
J. Edgar Hoover
John Mitchell
Hoover
Boggs
Louisiana
FBI
Senate
Soviet Union
Hitler
Mitchell
Key Risrayne
Fla
House of Representatives
G.O.P
Gerald Ford
Boyz
No Liquor Store Raises Amid Money Shortage
Four Cedar Rapids area junior store employees did not receive automatic raises after six months of service as the Iowa Liquor Commission said funds were unavailable. Store managers report raises suspended since March 1. some approvals and slips were mishandled or halted. Managers note the workers are deserving and call Des Moines for guidance.
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Lin
Waller Grant
Clifford
Emmons
Ispringville
Emmons Board of Supervisors
Martin
Linn County Crime Commission
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Liquor Commission
the Gazette
Des Moines
Springville
George Clifford Oon
Elks Club
William Martin
City Briefs Highlight Local Meetings And Public Notices
Local briefs report supervisors debating patrol contracts with towns and a one lane road closure for sewer work. Also noted are civil defense siren tests, upcoming Oratorical contest, and new business ownership changes at Villa Capit and Connie Hansel.
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Dareas Fileen Sherman
Villa Capit
Center Point
Connie Hansel
U S Officials Plan Review of City NDP Effort
Cedar Rapids officials prepare for a Thursday HUD review of the Neighborhood Development Program second year. Don Salyer reports a $900,000 urban renewal grant, far below earlier $17 million estimates, affecting Oak Hill and Riverside projects. Mayor Canney notes Congressman Culver requested a full HUD reevaluation of Cedar Rapids NDP.
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Federal
Department of Housing
HUD
Cedar Rapids
Don B. Salyer
Oak Hill
Riverside
Donald Canney
Second District
John Culver
Culver
Tull
NDP
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KDUB
Dubuque
Harei
Spis
Africa
Bamona
Sbis
Mad Squad
Lula
Julia
sEire
Iri A
Marcs Welby
Eve
Marcus Welby
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Aareus Welby
Sais Jewelery Labby
Sais
Hannes
Ari P
I Serame Israel
Jack LaLanne
Lucy
Dinah's Place
Sesame Street
Dinah’s Place
Dinat’s Place
Fyask Cacaane
Modern Warn i
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Century Family
Aliair
Sile
Contury & JaRale
Jecretty
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Eauiho
Ushakwahero
Mita
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Maxe
Angute
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Guiding Light
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General Hospital
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Doe
Pasword
Gomer Pyle
Miks Douglas & Ta
Somerae
Somerset T-Somerset
Mike Douglas
Heiathers
Mason
Sesame Streat
Pepe Basan
ABC News
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Recinisland
Lassie
BS News
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Coomperrys
Europe
Garcom Mais
By Jimmy Hatlo
Fleur Deas
Jhey
Ron
Dela Carpeed
SOE
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Phukor
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Leaner
Grd
Center Paint Rd
Iecerding
Biz Ae Meer
Grant
Fromt
Mr. Hoover
al Peretusky
Cedar Rapids Marion Area
OSL
Police
Lions
Joseph McCabey
Floyd Emmons
Ic Library
Pierson’s
Marian
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Bowling St
Third Avenue
MacKenzie
Sara J. Hanson
Nori
Hanson
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Tom Riley
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Executive Plaza
1St Ave
Wilson Beauly
Satan
R. J. Pets
Jedar Rapids-Marion Chamber At Commerce
Notre Dame University
Pella Tulip Festival
Travel & Transport
Reserva
Uns
Downtown Land
Lindale Plaza
Angther
Peter
Paul
Adcock
Homer Adcock
K. W. Anderson
U.S
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Block
Sen H & R Block
SSS
HR Co
Ammgrica
First Avenue
Aerntt
Times Theater
First Ave
Marion
Vail
Zenith
Liddell TV
Vernon Fd
Landis
Theae
Third Street
First Credit
Center Point Rd
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