ABC Adapts Ehrlichman Book for Fall Washington Drama
ABC will air a 12 hour political drama titled Washington Behind Closed Doors over six nights in September. Based in part on John Ehrlichman 1976 novel The Company it stars Jason Robards Cliff Robertson and a large cast in a depiction of government power struggles.
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NBC Betting Chancellor Will Stay at NBC News
NBC indicated John Chancellor will remain with NBC News despite CBS interest. A spokesman said Chancellor wants to stay, contract due this fall, and an announcement is expected in days. Chancellor has been with NBC since 1950 and earns over 350000 annually.
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Soft soaps soak state for funds grant bid
Dr Mary Cassata of SUNY Buffalo and Dr Bennett at Monmouth seek a grant up to 500000 to study soap operas and audience reaction. They argue soaps show strong acting and writing, with little serious research despite their popularity and focus has often been on prime time TV.
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