Local Prime Time a Flop? FCC Moves Spark TV Debate
The press column reviews prime time shifts under FCC pressure to favor local programming. ABC scraps hours early, with "The Reel Game" filling slots while old films and syndicated shows rise. Viewer response to Archie Bunker's "All in the Family" is mixed, with critics largely negative.
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Television Pet Log for Monday January 18 1971
TV grid lists multiple channels and programs for 5:00 to 7:00 PM including local news with Jess Marlow Kevin Sanders and W Spper, then a mix of serials cartoons and talk shows. Notable items include The Phil Silvers Show Batman Gilligan’s Island Misterogers Plan shows and a feature film Genghis Khan with Omar Sharif and Peter Mason.
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NBC Seeks Buyer as NBC Sells 12 Radio Stations
NBC plans to sell its 12 AM and FM stations for an estimated 55 million dollars with bids from major markets including WNBC in New York and operations in Cleveland Washington Chicago Pittsburgh and San Francisco. Arthur Watson leads the process, decisions expected in two weeks as TV growth and ad market changes drive withdrawal from radio.
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Plastic Cream to Hold Dentures Invented for Home Use
An ad proclaims a plastic cream for artificial teeth that secures dentures with an elastic membrane. It claims a revolutionary, self-adhesive action suitable for home use, referencing U.S. Patent 43,003,988.
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Preparation H promised relief for hemorrhoidal itching
Advertised claim promotes Preparation H as a fast acting treatment for burning itching and inflammation of hemorrhoidal tissues. It touts shrinking swelling relief lasting hours and soothing properties especially at night with lubrication and protection in ointment or suppository form.
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