Morgan calls conventions dullest show in the world
Former Today Show producer Al Morgan says political conventions are dull and overcovered, favoring entertainment over news. He criticizes NBC and CBS coverage, praises Cronkite, notes Chicago 1968 as a pivotal convention, and warns about TV's influence on reporting and licensing pressures.
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Networks Coverage Of Conventions Compared By TVTV
Four networks spend millions on convention coverage while TVTV creates a portable video scrapbook of the Miami event. Raindance and Ant Farm organize the underground effort with cable and individual funding to capture the frenzy on site.
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Morgan School Workshops Begin for Teachers This Week
Morgan County teachers start pre school workshops with soil conservation session at Hartselle Junior High School at 2 p.m. Supt. George Nancarrow says new teachers meet 9 30 a m to noon Tuesday at the boards of education materials center. Regular meetings run 8 a m to 3 p m Wednesday and 8 a m to noon Thursday. The annual institute is Thursday from 1 to 3 p m at Albert P Brewer High with Dr LeRoy Brown as speaker. School opens Friday at 8 10 a.m. Labor Day break set for Sept 4.
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Best Sellers Week on Lis Fiction and General Lists
A compact list of top fiction and general titles from the NYT News Service showing weekly rankings. Notable entries include Jonathan Livingston Seagull The Winds of War Captains and the Kings My Name is Asher Lev The Word and The Terminal Man among others with position markers and page counts.
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Elvis and Hollywood Stars Spark Hawaii TV Dream
Elvis Presley considers moving to Hawaii as NBC negotiates a Hawaii based TV special while Patricia Presl ey in Las Vegas. Col Tom Parker weighs the deal and Priscilla eyes a Marina Del Rey penthouse amid rumors of a Memphis Mafia supported home. Isaac Hayes hints at Maui cattle plans and other showbiz moves ripple through Hollywood. May mention Dino de Laurentiis and Diana Ross Oscar chatter, with Bruce Dern dyeing hair for Gone Beaver role.
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Elvis considering Hawaii home after separation
Elvis Presley plans a Hawaii return after separation from Priscilla Presley. The Memphis singer notes his film Blue Hawaii was a top money maker and may influence his real estate choice as he contemplates buying a residence there.
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