Friday Evening TV and Movie Schedule Notes
A dense listing of late 1960s to 1970s TV slots and film showings. Multiple titles span drama mystery science fiction and comedy with star casts and time blocks across night hours and daytime repeats. Includes news, talk shows, and children's programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lana Turner
Hope Lange
Charles Boyer
Louis Jourdan
Robert Cummings
Priscilla Lane
Eric Fleming
Walter Brooke
Judith Dornys
Harald Lieb
Gladiators on Earth and Football Starside Namath Tale
A Hollywood style feature recalls ancient gladiators and compares them to football players, highlighting Willie Joe Namath as a premier quarterback. The piece contrasts brutal game life with acting and stardom, quoting Namath on pain, discipline, and the creed that winning solves problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
UPI
Earth
America
Willie Joe Namath
Willie Joe
Namath
Norwood
C.C. and Company
United Press International
Gladiators
When mother and wedding gifts collide
Abigail Van Buren collects reader questions about wedding gift etiquette and family interference. A groom’s mother buys one of two identical blankets, sparking a dispute about returning or exchanging the gift, with readers offering differing advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abby
Santa Claus Versus Jesus in Christmas Observance
Jim Bishop contrasts the secular glow of Christmas with the Christian significance. He rails against commercial excess while recalling the humble nativity and the season’s religious roots. He laments Europe and America’s drift from Jesus to profit and spectacle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Jesus
Joseph the Carpenter
Bethlehem
David
Santa Claus
Saint Nicholas
North Pole
Virginia
Germany
Father
Jordan
Dead Sea
Prince of Peace
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dark Shadows
Gomer Pyle
Gilligan’s Island
Merv Griffin
U.N.C.L.E
N.W.S
David Frost
Tom Jones
Dick Cavett
Johnny Carson
Mr. Toad
Heckle &Jeckle
Davey & Goliath
Woody Woodpecker
Motor Mouse
Uncle Ben
Tom Foolery
Sabrina
Lancelot Link
Secret Chimp
Bugaloos
Dr. Doolittle
Jerry Lewis
Josie and the Pussycats
Pink Panther
the Doubledeckers
Harlem Globetrotters
H.R. Pufnstuf
Archie
Hot Wheels
Sky Hawks
Grump
NBC
Monkees
Sports World
Daily Crossword
Betragal
Semiprecious Stone
Annie
Georgia
Meu K
Core
Tyke
Generous
M.D
Wee Demon
Salt
Gwup
Don Marquis
Planet Earth
By Vernon Scott
Hollywood Correspondent
Favorite
Abigail van Buren
Vin
Emerald Isle
Emerald
Snake Country
Oklahoman
Los Angeles
Cal
Elviney
Otto
Scooter
Loweezy
Jim Bishop
Santa Vs
Heywood Broun
Die
Femina
Hullo
Desmond
Binkie
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