Sawyer weighs merger talks of ABC news shows 20/20 and Prime Time Live
Diane Sawyer discusses a possible consolidation of ABC News programs amid competitive tensions with Barbara Walters. She notes mutual dislike of competing interviews and notes the merger would remove duplication. Also covered are Sawyer's Hall of Fame induction and recent bio weapons special.
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Sawyer
TV Academy
Showtime
ABC News
Barbara Walters
Barbara
James L. Brooks
Garry Marshall
Grant Tinker
Quinn Martin
Spock's 94 and sick funds for home care raise questions
Susan Ager reflects on Dr. Benjamin Spock needing extensive home care at age 94. His wife Mary, age 54, asks friends for donations to cover over ten thousand dollars a month for medical needs, therapy, and full-time help at home. She defends staying home for care, while critics question the costs and past earnings. Life's unfairness and personal choice frame the dilemma.
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Benjamin Spock
America
Spock
Mary Morgan
Ben
U.S
Relationship power struggle after affair tests marriage
A reader shares discovering a husband's affair a month after their 28th anniversary. She describes emotional pain, the husband’s cold silence, and his choice to sleep on the couch. She fears losing him and their 14 year old son needs him back at home. The response says that the husband must decide to return of his own free will and under conditions.
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Neil
Marcy H
Aurora
Cole
Marcy
Intimacy and Power Shifts in a Controlling Marriage
A seven year marriage faces abuse and control dynamics. The wife, after gaining strength and weight loss, contemplates leaving as jealousy spikes. The counselor suggests rebalancing power, establishing equity, and possible separation if necessary while urging the husband to seek help for self-esteem, impulse control, and controlling behavior.
Miss Manners on etiquette at a quiet recital
A reader questions excessive politeness during a recital. Miss Manners explains that good will plus proper rules guide behavior, noting sneezing etiquette and the need to avoid talking during performances, while inviting etiquette questions via the newspaper column.
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Miss Manners
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