TeleVues on Olympics: TV shines but live in person best
Ben Martin compares TV coverage with firsthand Olympic viewing in Montreal. He details experiences at the opening ceremonies and events, praising American coverage by ABC yet noting personal access to Nadia Comaneci and record swims by U S and East German swimmers, plus the 100 meter dash win by Hasely Crawford.
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Olympics Montreal Trip Notes On Tickets Housing And Transit
A traveler reports on watching broadcasts, ticket availability, and housing for the Montreal Olympics. He notes NCCB findings on violent advertising during six weeks, plus experiences securing event tickets, subway access, and a Holiday Inn stay near a station. He criticizes Cosell and praises the Metro system’s role in accessing events.
Actress Flanagan to guest in NBC Serpico series
Fionnuala Flanagan is signed by Emmet Lavery Sr. to appear in Every Man Must Pay His Dues on NBC Serpico. She plays the daughter of a powerful labor leader whose romance with undercover cop Frank Serpico puts him in double jeopardy. This is her first TV appearance since Rich Man Poor Man.
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Television listings and ads from a 1976 Los Angeles paper
A dense schedule of TV channels, programs, and ads for August 2 1976, listing station lineups KNXT KITTY KLXA KNBC KCOP K85SA KTLA KWHY KOCE KABC KCET KBSC KHJ KHOF KVST KMEX and various shows across morning to midnight. It includes program titles, times, paid ads, and color/BW notes, with references to news, game shows, movies, and public affairs segments.
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Montreal shines through Olympic challenges
Despite numerous problems, Montreal maintained a favorable impression as both a city and Olympic host. The report highlights resilience and the event’s overall positive impact, noting how spectators and officials viewed the games amid difficulties.
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