Lassie to Return as TV Star in New Syndicated Series
Bruce Chadwick reports Lassie will headline a new syndicated television series likely premiering in January. Tom McDermott of Southbrook Ltd. confirms production with a rural family setup and Lassie as a central figure, following successful reruns on Nickelodeon. Geraldine Laybourne of Nickelodeon praises Lassie’s enduring appeal to today’s youth and their parents alike. The piece traces Lassie’s TV history from 1954 to present, noting multiple actors and plots through the years. Jon Provost, long associated with the role, recently shaved his beard, prompting reflection on his resemblance to Timmy.
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Ellen Miller
Jan Clayton
Gramps Miller
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Paul Martin
Cloris Leachman
John Shepodd
June Lockhart
Hugh Reilly
Leachman
Shepodd
Dallas
Donna Reed
Bedtime story turns artist into television animator
Los Angeles AP profile of Phil Mendez, creator of Kissyfur, a bear cub tale that grew into four prime time specials, two NBC Saturday morning shows, and related merchandise. From a $14,000 self and loaned investment to a NBC debut, his independent studio success marks a milestone as a Black animator in the Saturday morning era.
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Fly Tops Box Office As Weekends Leaders
Hollywood AP reports The Fly from 20th Century Fox leads the weekend box office with 7 million gross from 1 195 screens and a total of 7 million, ahead of Armed and Dangerous from Columbia at 4.3 million on 1 952 screens. Aliens and Karate Kid Part II also post strong showings with 4.3 million and 3.3 million respectively. Top Gun and Ruthless People follow with 3.1 million and 2.45 million, across varied screens and weeks. N/A production costs noted where unavailable.
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Taft Barish Joins With Tri Star For 10 Film Distribute Deal
Taft Barish Productions signs with Tri Star Pictures to distribute at least 10 motion pictures from Taft Barish, financing each film at 15 to 20 million dollars. The pact calls for four to six features a year with domestic rights retained by Taft Barish and foreign rights by Taft Barish.
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Tri-Star
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Tri- Star
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