Writers Strike Grips TV Industry For Patchy April Schedule
The Writers Guild Strike began March 7, forcing reruns into April as networks race to air fresh episodes in May. Late night shows including The Tonight Show and Late Night with David Letterman lose writing staff and CBS midseason series such as The Dictator and The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour face delays and shortened orders.
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TV Strike Reshapes Network Plans Amid Writer Standstill
Amid a writers strike networks face a fall without new series and must rely on renewals like Miami Vice and Wiseguy while existing shows risk cancellation. CBS may suffer most with no fresh premieres as NBC benefits from Olympic and World Series timing.
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Barbara Walters Oscar Night Interview Special
Barbara Walters hosts an Oscar night interview with two best actress nominees Cher and Glenn Close plus Oprah Winfrey. The program also includes related film features and insights from the awards season.
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Critig's Choices and Hollywood's Oscar Night
Fox plans Apr 30 debut for a new Dirty Dozen series ahead of the 60th Academy Awards ceremony. Chevy Chase hosts the Shrine Auditorium telecast while Kenny Rogers previewing Working America showcases regional livelihoods.
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Astrology and Daily Forecasts for April 12, 1988
Daily zodiac note from Bernice Osol with outlooks for AMIES Aries through PISCES. Predictions mention profit, luck, partnerships, finances, home maintenance, and accepting valued offers.
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