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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1966

Page

13

TV Fans Express Likes And Dislikes

Daily staff writer Jewel Bailey reports residents share TV favorites across genres and programs. Mrs Briscoe prefers Bonanza for family feel and 30 minute formats, while disliking Peyton Place. Others cite Batman, Andy Williams, Lawrence Welk, Jimmy Dean, and soap operas like As the World Turns as favorites.

Jewel Bailey Olvin Briscoe Hoss Dan Blocker

TV fans weigh in on favorites and fears of shows

Viewers across households rate programs from Bewitched to The Beverly Hillbillies and I Spy, urging more comedies and sports, criticizing slow moving dramas like Peyton Place, and calling for less violent or horror content for children. They praise Gunsmoke and Batmans fantasy potential while noting Batman should be more powerful.

Light Walt Disney J. A. Jones Jimmy Hester Hester Robert Culp Bill Cosby Charles Light Batman

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