TV Schedule Fragments and Highlights Tonight
A scrambled TV grid shows NBC News CR and Andy Griffith, Billy Graham special, 73 Odd Couple, and various 60s era programs. Live King Angelo Jamboree in Miami with Lou Rawls and KC and Sunshine Band, plus sports and classic films listed.
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Television schedule and New Year's Eve specials overview
The listing outlines a dense slate of programs from late afternoon through early morning. Highlights include Rockford Files episode, Vienna Philharmonic concert, Merv Griffin show guest lineup, One of My Wives Is Missing, Roman Holiday, Serpico feature, Olympic skating showcase, New Year’s Eve events with Bachman Turner Overdrive and Donna Summer, Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, Rio Bravo, The Organization, The Hanging Tree, and various movie reels followed by late-night musical parades and wrestling. Multiple guest stars and international broadcasts noted.
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Merv Griffin
Loretta Lynn
Sammy Cahn
Picasso
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Norm Crosby
Janelle Allen
Willie Tyler
Lester
Jack Klugman
Elizabeth Ashley
Regory Peck
Audrey Hepburn
Jack Daniel
Serpico
Fionnuala Flanagan
Eugene Roche
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Yesteryear
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Mary Atman
Johnny Carson
Lola Falana
Dr. London Smith
John Ayne
Dean Martin
Sidney Poitier
Barbara McNair
Gary Cooper
Maria Schell
Billy Graham
Doris Day
Danny Thomas
King Kong Roars Worldwide as Jaws Benchmark Looms
The King Kong remake has grossed over 26 million in 10 days in about 1,500 theaters worldwide with a target to surpass Jaws 192 million. Dino De Laurentiis expects final international totals by January 15 and notes early U.S. performance lags Jaws. Jeff Bridges Jessica Lange and Charles Grodin star as production and reception unfold.
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New Year TV Parades and Bowl Bouts Across Networks
TV listings note New Year's Eve parades on NBC CBS and ABC led by Guy Lombardo Donny and Marie Osmond and New Year Rockin Eve Frankie Valli and Tonight with Doc Severinsen. Saturday bowls include Sugar Pitt Maryland USC Ohio State and Colorado. Sunday features Burt Reynolds film W W and the Dixie Dancekings on ABC.
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ABC Holds No. 1 Rating Lead In Week Ended Dec 26
ABC dominates the Nielsen top 10 with half the programs. Laverne and Shirley and Happy Days top viewers, while CBS On the Road with Charles Kuralt ranks lowest due to weak lead ins. NBC struggles against ABCs Bionic Woman Baretta and Charleys Angels.
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Northmor school board members appeal after dismissal
Three Northmor board of education members filed a motion for appeal in the 5th District Court of Appeals after Richland County Common Pleas Judge Arbaugh ordered their dismissal for nonfeasance. The case concerns alleged improprieties for failing to advertise bids over 4000 dollars, with materials totaling 30000 dollars split to avoid the limit.
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Freddy King Dies at 42 in Dallas Blues Guitarist
Freddy King, renowned electric blues guitarist, died Tuesday in Dallas at age 42. Doctors cited complications from an ulcer and a blood clot as the cause.
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