News fades from prime time as strike reshapes schedules
Amid a looming writers strike networks stockpile reality and entertainment shows while skimping on prime time news. ABC will air debates on Jan 5 and Dateline NBC returns Sunday, but overall news plays a reduced role as executives push cheaper, youth friendly formats.
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MeeVee TV guide for Odessa American readers
The Odessa American promotes MeeVee as a free online TV guide. Readers are directed to www.caoa.com to log in create a personalized account and access show summaries episode trailers and actor pages. Contact details for web gurus Sean Maggio and Veronica Sandate are provided with emails and phones.
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The Great Debaters review tone and themes
A critical take on The Great Debaters directed by Denzel Washington about Wiley College's 1935 debate team. It notes cliches of inspirational sports drama but praises its stark, unsettling portrayal of Texas racial division and strong performances.
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The Great Debaters review reflects urgency and emotion
A strong holiday film that follows a Wiley College debate team facing racial violence and oppression. Denzel Washington, as Melvin Tolson, steers scene after scene with moral resolve and public impact. The drama ends with a poignant, tearful charge that lingers after credits.
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