Revolving door of network programming keeps more of the bad shows than good
Peter J. Boyer surveys prime time TV from September 1978 to today, counting 217 series and sorting them into four categories from superb to programming felonies. NBC leads in bad shows, with 24, followed by ABC 22 and CBS 18, while nine series are outside the survey.
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Unforgettable melodies in Studio 8H and late night chaos
A 100 year retrospection night features Studio 8H melodies alongside an eclectic TV lineup. It recalls classic programs from CBS, ABC, and NBC with notes on sports, movies, and interviews. The broadcast blends entertainment, sports highlights, and historical TV moments.
Obligatory finesse in four spades illustrated by two US players
Oswald Jacoby and Alan Sontag discuss a bridge position in four spades. East wins with ace and queen hearts then shifts to diamonds. South ducks the nine and the obligatory finesse succeeds, leaving South with only one trump loss as West must produce an ace.
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