Flame Trees of Thika sparks Kenya controversy TV series
The British serial The Flame Trees of Thika on Kenya's state network ends after seven weeks drawing charges of patronizing racism. Officials defend it as historically accurate, citing scenes of early settler life around 1913 Thika near Nairobi based on Elspeth Huxley novel.
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Kenya
James R. Peipert
Nairobi
Thika
Elspeth Huxley
Thames Television of
London
Daily Nation
Capt. Hereward
Mystery Theater Code Word Caprice Hijack Night Show
Radio highlights note a mystery theater episode Code Word Caprice airing at midnight on WNDR and other programs tonight. The lineup includes Ken Blalock of the American Federal Employees Union on WSYR AM at 12 05, Mahler symphony No 7 with Rafael Kubelik on WCNY FM at 7 30, and baseball WSYR AM coverage Oakland Raiders vs Yankees at 7 30 with WAER FM Chiefs vs Charleston Charlies. The Eleventh Hour with John Cougar focuses on tribal themes at 11 on WAQX FM. References recount Kenya television reception and debates over The Flame Trees of Thika, with quotes on colonial era depictions and mixed public opinion. Chip Zien joins Love Sidney cast as Jason Stoller after March of the Falsettos success.
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Larry King
American Federal Employees Union
Kenneth Blalock
Wsyr-Am
Oakland Raiders
Yankees
Waer-Fm
Chiefs
Charleston Charlies
Nightly TV Guide Highlights Mixed Sports News and Films
A dense list of prime time airings across networks features baseball matchups, soap and comedy reruns, and several movies from Moviex and Showtime. Notable items include Chicago Cubs at Houston, Dodgers at Expos, Red Sox at Rangers, and films such as Scared Straight and Fairy Tales.
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Montreal Expos
the Jeffersons
USA
You
Magazine For Women
HBO
Sammy
Seal
ESPN
Sports Forum
Nice
Moviex
A.S
News
Richard Simmons
Barney Miller
Sports Center
CBSC
Robert Allman
Andy Griffith
Pyramid Power
Dr. Ee
Chicago Cubs
Houston Astros
Boston Red Sox
Texas Rangers
Igor Stravinsky
Composer Igor Stravinsky
Quincy
CBS
All In Family
Fall Guy Dynasty
MacNeil Dr. Who
Jacques Cousteau
Evolution
Ghandi
Entertain
PM Magazine
TV Guide Night Schedule Roundup 1970s Classics
A dense listing of film and TV titles across networks with times 6:00 PM to 3:30 AM. Highlights include Burn and Santa Fe Trail with noted stars, plus genres from drama to adventure and horror.
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Marion Brando
Nick
Errol Flynn
Olivia de Havilland
Kansas
Betta Davis
David Ackroyd
New England
John Wayne
Patricia Neal
CMX
Peter Sellers
TMC
Woody Allen
Savage Pampas
Robert Taylor
Ron Randell
Ruth Roman
Captain Newman
Gregory Peck
Tony Curtis
HBO
Gloria
Gena Rowlands
John Adames
Television Schedule Fragments From A Busy Broadcaste
A dense listing of daytime to late night programs across channels includes cartoons news sports movies and talk shows. Notable entries feature Sesame Street Love Boat World Cup Soccer Donahue and Nighttime movies while clips hint at a Friday mood with titles like Friday the 13th and Twilight era classics.
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HBO
Bighorn
CMX
ESPN
TMC
Great Space
Sesame Street
Jim Bakker
USA
Jeannie
Pink Panther
Nick
New Jersey
Lucy
Hour
Donahue
Richard Simmons
Merv Griffin
Debbie Reynolds
Rip Taylor
The
Barbarians
Paula Kelly
Andy Griffith
Texas
Steve Kanaly
Winrent
Beverly Hillbillies
Woman
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Sam Kahiga
Norman the Nomad
Standard of
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Love
Sidney
Chip Zien
Jason Stoller
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Brady Bunch
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Way- Seal
My Three Sons
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Catholic Relief Services
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Lou Ferrigno
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Carol Burnett
You Magazine
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Kirstie Alley
Richard Taylor
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Alexis
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