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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1977
Page
8
A dense schedule page lists programs across ABC CBS and NBC with film titles such as Jeremiah Johnson and Sam Whiskey plus numerous series including Mary Tyler Moore era favorites. It notes guest runs for Tonight Show and various soap operas and children's programs with time slots and channel references.
CBS auditioned a Dobie Gillis revival with Dwayne Hickman Bob Denver Sheila James and Frank Faylen reprising roles. The comedy centers on a now adult Dobie Zelda Maynard and Dobie Jr in 1960s style park setting with a 40th birthday theme and returning jokes while hinting at midseason replacement.
Hugh Hefner confirms late night party life at his 30 room mansion and discusses future TV ideas. He envisions a Playboy oriented series blending pop culture and sex aimed at adult viewers, plus a possible women's magazine concept and Viva comparison. He doubts a women’s sex driven book market exists.
ABC president Fred Silverman reveals a major programming shift for next season with 12 comedies and only four action series, citing waning ratings for crime aventura and public pressure over violence. He also cites radio era lessons about hit comedy dominance and notes Bionic Woman and Wonder Woman are not renewed. Mother's Day origins trace to 1908 observance in Kansas City with global spread and 200 million cards expected.
FCC official says Uncle Charlie will crack down on really severe gutter language on Citizens Band radios while overlooking mild terms like hell and damn. Prosecutions can involve fines up to 500 dollars per day or license revocation, with criminal charges carrying a year in jail and up to 10,000 dollars fine. cases often go to federal court with FBI support.
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