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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 2004
Page
3
Sumner Redstone said Viacom is in preliminary talks with U S operators to launch a gay and lesbian channel in the United States. He spoke in Mexico City at the VH1 Latin America launch, expressing optimism and dismissing opposition fears.
NBC renewed Jay Leno as Tonight Show host through 2009 in a five-year deal reportedly worth about 100 million dollars. Leno, dominant in late night ratings since 1992, averaged 6.2 million viewers per night this season while rival David Letterman drew 4.4 million.
Columbia MO MU journalism senior Mike Hall won ESPN Dream Job after surviving rounds and a final online vote. He majors in broadcast journalism and earns a one year ESPN contract worth 95000 with a new car. About 12000 tried out last fall and Hall auditioned in St Louis.
The Riverboat Gamblers play Wednesdays at 10 p.m. at Replay Lounge 946 Mass and That Acoustic Jam Thing performs at 10 p.m. at The Jazzhaus 926 1/2 Mass. Johnny A. performs at 7:30 p.m. today at Grand Emporium 3832 Main St Kansas City Missouri.
On March 31 1968 President Johnson announced he would not seek another term. In 1917 the US took possession of the Virgin Islands from Denmark. In 1943 Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma! opened on Broadway. In 1953 Kubrick’s Fear and Desire premiered in New York. In 1993 Brandon Lee was killed on a Wilmington film set by a prop gun.
Former Vice President Al Gore turns 56 today. Hockey Hall of Famer Gordie Howe is 76, actor Christopher Walken is 61, actress Shirley Jones and Rhea Perlman are 70 and 56 respectively, actor William McNamara 39, actor Ewan McGregor 33. Al Gore also noted.
Janet Jackson’s new video for Damita Jo has not joined MTV's Spanking New rotation, while her singles fail to win broad radio support. The Super Bowl wardrobe incident and ensuing FCC scrutiny loom over her comeback as media and fans weigh the controversy against her career.
A National Geographic special on PBS examines threats to whales via new whale watchers led by marine biologist Ken Balcomb from Puget Sound. He notes many whales dying early, possibly driven by naval sonar, while bowheads near extinction rebound thanks to whaling limits.
Alistair Cooke, the British born journalist who hosted Masterpiece Theatre from 1971 to 1992 and delivered the famed Letter from America radio essays, has died at his New York home at 95. He joined the BBC in 1934 and retired recently citing health concerns. Survivors include his wife, son John, daughter Susan, and two stepchildren.
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