Former intern writes book on television
Rob Owen, television critic at the Albany Times Union, wrote Gen X The Brady Bunch to Melrose Place. Syracuse University Press published it with behind the scenes interviews and ratings, noting shows shaping Generation X youth.
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Central New York Jazz Orchestra earns brighter second show
The 18 piece ensemble delivered a stronger second season concert at the Civic Center theater headlined by Clark Terry. Calvin Custer impressed with Status Quo and Seven Steps to Heaven and Ev’ry Time We Say Goodbye solos, with the Porter tune framed by a Christmas gift from Rob McConnell to music director Ray Shiner.
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Clark Terry headlines CNY Jazz Orchestra in March concert
The CNY Jazz Orchestra featured Clark Terry in a 57 minute first set with Shiner McGuire-Shiner leading the vibraphone backed by a 13 man brass front. Joe Carello sax and Darryl Pugh bass performed. Terry opened the second set with Take the A Train and closed with C Jam Blues dedicating to Shiner’s late mother Shorty. An encore season for the orchestra would delight Central New York fans.
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Jennings offers second thoughts on second place
New York Daily News reports Scott Williams notes ABC News World News Tonight slipped to second as NBC Nightly News gained. Peter Jennings cites NBC aggression and Simpson coverage, plus post Cold War shifts, as factors. Also mentions ABC’s Food Lion verdict impact on credibility.
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Levy to leave WCNY TV for Syracuse Senate chief of staff post
Levy of WCNY TV plans to exit on April 28 to become chief of staff for state Senator John DeFrancisco in Syracuse. He joined WCNY in 1989, hosted two talk shows no longer aired, and has been marketing manager since February 1996. Levy will run the Syracuse office, coordinate with Albany, and aid constituents.
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Lucci to Host Daytime Emmys With Regis Philbin
ABC announced on Monday that Susan Lucci will share hosting duties with Regis Philbin for the May 21 Daytime Emmys. Lucci, 0-16 in acting nominations, has hosted the Emmys four times and remains a frequent Daytime nominee from ABC’s All My Children.
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Moonshine Series pairs Goud Deun with Jamie Notarthames
Virginia band Goud Deun blends metalgrass while Syracuse singer Jamie Notarthames headlines. They perform Saturday at Planet 505 in Syracuse, with a $6 cover. Goud Deun promotes Astronomy Made Easy and music notes can be heard on NewsLine through a toll-free tune feature.
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