Donahue Considers Run for Public Office in 1990
Phil Donahue, 52, says odds are 50-50 he will seek public office when his NBC contract ends in 1990. He praises politics but doubts electability, prefers the House over the Senate, and notes his name recognition boosts prospects. He began hosting Today in 1980s and offers an opinionated, news junkie persona.
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TV talk shows shape the ratings race and careers
The Senate likened to a public service show, campaign costs worry a candidate. Oprah tops Donahue in many markets as talk TV grows. Donahue credits the rise of Sally Jessy Raphael and others for better shows. NBC buzz cites Bryant Gumbel’s possible exit and Today’s ratings. Thirtysomething creators debut Dream Street, Fox eyeing Louie Anderson for Late Show host. As the World Turns marks 32 years with Helen Wagner still present.
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Rosemary's Baby Cast and Polio Ironies Highlight 1968 Film
The piece notes Rosemary's Baby directed by Roman Polanski, with Mia Farrow and John Cassavetes in key roles as a coven plots to take a unborn child. It contrasts polio fears with vaccine debates, referencing Ruth Gordon's Oscar win.
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Critic's Choices TV Parodies Games and Movie Notes
A collage notes TV parodies and game show ideas from a 1988 column. It mentions veteran comedians Bob and Ray leading a retirement group opposing cable, John Huston’s The Misfits with Clark Gable Marilyn Monroe, and a mock discussion about taping and pausing game shows. It includes TV game prompts and a spoof of viewer participation with speculative prompts and horoscopes.
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Investing course starts April 11 at Lorain County JVS
The Adult Education Department offers a basic investing course beginning April 11. Topics include certificates, deposits, mutual funds, stocks, bonds, annuities, tax free investments, and government securities. Classes meet Monday evenings 7 to 9 and cost 40 dollars.
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