Firefighters and Officials Up In Arms Over NYPD 24-7
A gritty ABC documentary NYPD 24-7 angers a firefighters union and NYPD officials after three episodes. Firefighter Venton Hollifield’s on air remarks sparked ads claiming belittlement, while city leaders urged apologies though police may not influence airing. The show, praised by producers as exposing real police life, drew 6.9 million viewers and remains a commercial success.
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Jeff Foxworthy brings Blue Collar TV to Atlanta tapings
Jeff Foxworthy returns to television with Blue Collar TV filmed in Atlanta after choosing the city for skits. The WB show features Bill Engvall and Larry the Cable Guy and includes a skit about the 35th Annual African American Country Music Awards with Gary Williams portraying Charlie Pride. About 3,000 fans attended five Alliance Theatre tapings with brief standups between skits.
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Brando Dies Suddenly Sister Says It Was Quick And Pain Free
Brando died of lung failure at UCLA Medical Center with his elder sister Jocelyn Brando by his side. She said it was swift and easy the way he wanted. Brando, estate valued at 21.6 million, will placed in a trust with executors Michael Medavoy Avra Douglas and Larry Dressler. Cremation followed a private family memorial.
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Malaysia allows screening of The Passion of the Christ
Malaysian censors approved Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ for screening under strict rules. Only Christians may watch and only designated cinemas may show the film, with posters and trailers barred. Authorities say church leaders were consulted and accept restrictions, while piracy remains common and many Malaysians have illegally obtained copies.
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Bobby Brown ordered to turn himself in on domestic abuse charges
R and B singer Bobby Brown must surrender by Sunday to Fulton County jail on charges he struck wife Whitney Houston. A judge set a $2,000 bail and warned of a possible bench warrant if he fails to appear. The case stems from a December incident at their home near Atlanta and carries up to a year in jail and a $1,000 fine.
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Love misses court date as bench warrant issued
Los Angeles AP Courtney Love failed to appear in court for arraignment on an assault charge, triggering a bench warrant for her 40th birthday. She was in New York City and unaware of the California hearing, forfeiting $55,000 bail and facing a new $150,000 bail.
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Mean Girls and On the Range Film Schedule Snagged
Fragmented OCR shows a cinema listing with titles such as Mean Girls and On the Range. Times appear garbled but indicate multiple showings and ratings PG-13. The text loops through theatre blocks with illegible dates and screen identifiers.
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