Television editors urge fresher stories and bolder paths
A visiting group of U.S. TV editors and critics weighing how to improve the medium calls for stronger storytelling, revived classic dramas, and moving away from audience ratings as sole judges. They debate targeting quality and meaningful sponsor impact over mass reach.
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Millie Budd
Houston Post
Jerry Coffey
Fort Worth
Coffey
Turner Jordan
Birmingham News
Bevo Baker
Dallas News
What Television Should Do to Improve Movies
Several editors urge major TV changes. Sponsors should back programs regardless of ratings while networks allow bolder, higher quality fare. Focus on creative pride, more specials, longer chances for borderline shows, and fewer juvenile focus. Some call for FCC easing to boost variety.
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Bell Telephone
Xerox
Coffey
Harry Harris
Philadelphia Inquirer
Bill Irvin
Chicago
Francis Murphy
Portland Oregonian
Eleanor Roberts
Boston Traveler
Ann Hodges
Houston Chronicle
Fred Friendly
FCC
Daily Horoscope Fragments Hint at Caution and Duty
The text offers zodiac guidance for Taurus Gemini and Moon Children advising focus on duties, dependability, and caution in social affairs. It warns against pride in appearance taking time away from important responsibilities and urges prudent behavior to maintain respect and avoid trouble. PFANUTS
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Gemini
Horoscope for Friday June 30 by Carroll Righter
Aries through Pisces are advised on priorities and disputes with partners coworkers and finances. Focus on patience prudence and measured decisions while seeking favorable associations and meaningful progress this day.
Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues
A compact list of across and down crossword clues spanning 1 across to 47 across and 1 down to 41 down including varied terms such as misjudge thoughtfulness floor mat finery and yielded answers like Holland commune and Pacific island. The grid references many common crossword answers across themes and cultures.
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Television schedule highlights for Thursday evening summary
A dense listing of U S network time slots detailing programs from Sea Hunt to The Tonight Show and late night talk, including news blocks, films, comedies, dramas, game shows, and a wave of children's shows, with multiple channels and varied genres throughout the day.
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Linus
Andy Griffith
Pat Boone
Dick van Dyke
Farm Report
Bette Hayes
Teell
Lucy Goes to Mexico and Batman Lead TV Previews
TV previews highlight Lucy Goes to Mexico on Channel 5 6:30 p m to 7:30 p m with Maurice Chevalier joining the Ricardos and Mertzes. Channel 9 offers Batman in a three part Penguin is a Girl's Best Friend with Burgevss Meredith and Carolyn Jones.
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the Mertzes
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Mexico
Daniel Boone
Daniel
Mingo
Fess Parker
Sid Ames
Luila Perry
Onatha
Batman
Guest-Villian
Burgess Meredith
Courage
Parmenter
Ken Berry
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