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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1979

Page

14

Teens name favorite TV stars in Gallup survey

In Princeton New Jersey the Gallup Youth Survey lists Robin Williams Henry Winkler John Ritter Alan Alda Cheryl Ladd John Travolta Kristy McNichol Paul Michael Glaser Johnny Carson Suzanne Somers as top 10 choices for American teenagers based on 1115 interviews 13 to 18 years old in November 1978.

Princeton N.J Gallup Robin Williams Mork Mindy Henry Winkler Mr. Cool John Ritter Three’s Company Alan Alda Dah Alda Three’ S Company Cheryl Ladd Charlie’s Angels John Travolta Kotter Kristy McNichol Paul Michael Glaser Starsky & Hutch Johnny Carson Suzanne Somers Three's Company Alda Ritter Winkler Angels Miss Ladd Steve Martin Jadyn Smith Redd Foxx Robert Blake Kristy McNich Carol Burnett Paul Michael G Michael Landon Suzanne Somer John Belushi Lou Ferrigo Gary Coleman Jaclyn Smith Gilda Radner

Mork tops Metro Youth Survey among area teens

The Metro Youth Survey shows Robin Williams as the favorite television star among local teens by a wide margin, with more than a two to one lead. Williams headed both Metro and nationwide Gallup Youth surveys, ahead of other popular figures as the top choice.

Metro Earth Robin Williams Mork Mindy Williams Henry Fonz Winkler Gallup

Teens pick Robin Williams as top TV personality

A Metro Youth Survey of 380 students ranks Robin Williams first for his fresh humorous style, with Steve Martin, Grant Goodeve, and Paul Michael Glaser among the top ten. Johnny Carson and Gary Coleman also appear, while violence in shows is not a major factor in teens’ choices.

Robin Williams Mark Mindy Steve Martin John Belushi Johnny Carson Grant Goodeve Gary Coleman Diff’rent Strokes John Ritter Three’s Company Alan Alda Paul Michael Glaser Starsky & Hutch Washington High School Williams Martin Belushi Kennedy High School Adam Rich Burt Reynolds John Travolta

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