NBC Grapples With Ratings Slump In New Programs
NBC struggles to schedule attractive new programs as several recent offerings rank among the week's least watched. ABC tops prime time with strong wins including Friendly Fire and World News Tonight edges NBC News in evening ratings. CBS follows with notable shows like 60 Minutes and The National Collegiate Cheerleading Championships.
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Four Aces legend Howard Schenken remembered in bridge lore
Howard Schenken died at 75, one of the Four Aces who ruled bridge from 1933 until Jacoby left for the Navy after Pearl Harbor. The article recalls his prowess with a 1943 Life Master’s pair hand, where he converted a four spade contract into six, detailing a dramatic ruff and finessed plays that sealed the near top score.
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Area TV Listings Compiled Schedule for Local Channel Lineup
A dense broadcast grid lists programs across time slots including news shows, game shows, dramas, and late night features. Notable entries feature Hawaii Five Oh, Quincy, Barnaby Jones, Starsky and Hutch, and MASH with ancillary items like Jazz at the Maintenance Shop and News programs.
One Day Ratings Suspension Suggested
HOLLYWOOD AP Charles D. Young general manager of KTTV TV in Los Angeles proposed suspending Nielsen ratings on Friday nights. He argued the lack of competition would encourage experimentation with broader programming and could benefit the public. He noted broadcasters might use the ratings free day for minority-interest programs such as ballets concerts and public affairs.
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Those Million Dollar Presidential Candidates
Sunday Parade feature profiles of presidential hopefuls backed by large fundraising figures. The piece outlines campaign financing, key donors, and the media spotlight surrounding leading contenders.
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