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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1976

Page

6

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.

NBC News Andy Griffith CBS News Billy Graham NEW Villa Alegre Lilias Yoga Joe Garagiola Anita Coryant Lou Rawls Jaye P. Morgan K.C Sunshine Band Miami Fla Spencer Tracy Milton Berle Las Vegas Astro Blue Bonnet Nebraska Texas Tech

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.

Rockford Files Rockford Sharon Gless Merv Fin Johann Rrauss Great Music Hall Vienna Willi Boskovsky Vienna Philharmonic Vienna State Opera Ballet Corps Merv Griffin Loretta Lynn Sammy Cahn Picasso Jaggrey Norm Crosby Janelle Allen Willie Tyler Lester Jack Klugman Elizabeth Ashley Regory Peck Audrey Hepburn Jack Daniel Serpico Fionnuala Flanagan Eugene Roche Genesee, N.Y Rochester Institute of Technology Yesteryear MA Hartman 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.

Gordon Armstrong Dino de Laurentiis de Laurentiis United States Kong Jeff Bridges Jessica Lange Charles Grodin Universal

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.

ABC Donny and Marie Osmond NBC Miami CBS Guy Lombardo New York Frankie Valli Doc Severinson Michigan Ohio State Colorado Florida Gladiators Texas

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.

New York ABC A.C. Nielsen Serpico NBC Cpo Sharkey McLean Stevenson Quest CBS 60 Minutes Walt Disney

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.

MT. Gilead Northmor Board of Education 5Th District Court of Appeals Canton Richland County Common Pleas Court David R. Arbaugh Marilee Augenstein Ivan Sipes Elon Kash Arbaugh

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.

Dallas (Ap Freddy King

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