China Beach Reflects on Women at War Frontlines
New ABC series China Beach centers on women at the Da Nang base in Vietnam, following nurse Colleen McMurphy and others behind the lines. Dana Delany’s performance as McMurphy is highlighted amid mixed pacing and sharp direction by Rod Holcomb.
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China Beach and TV Generations in a Veteran Lens
TV critics examine China Beach reflecting Vietnam era mood and a cast led by Sam Beckett. The piece notes co creator ties to William Broyles Jr and Young and compares the show to M A S H while highlighting Laurette and Nan Woods as key figures. It also cites Rolling Stone polls on preferred shows for family values and NBC’s Hogan Family rename after Valerie Harper exit.
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Premiere Lineup Highlights Women Led Vietnam War Drama
At 9:00 PM the two hour China Beach premieres featuring Dana Delany Chloe Webb and Nan Woods as women who served in Vietnam The 8 30 PM slot presents Just the Ten of Us a Growing Pains spinoff with Bill Birchenbauer as a coach who relocates his family to a western town New show debuts set up by the original series.
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Critic's Choices and Crime Story Season Finale Summary
Critic s Choices previews the first hourlong episode airing Wednesday and notes a TV film about a divorced plastic surgeon entangling multiple girlfriends. Crime Story closes its season with a Mexico filmed pursuit as Li Torello tracks mobster Luca to a Latin American country in Part 1 of 3.
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Curtis Ties to TV Again on ABC Pilot Anything but Love
Jamie Lee Curtis returns to television with an ABC pilot Anything but Love set in Chicago. She plays a magazine editor working with her ex flame as tensions rise between Curtis and Rich ard Lewis. The project joins Tim Mathe son's Just in Time on ABC with similar themes.
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Careful Charlie Dominates Troubled Hearts Deal
In a contract bridge column, Careful Charlie defends against a risky four hearts by play that secures the contract. South, as declarer, uses ruffs and careful trump management to keep six hearts and a strong endgame, with West and East vying for Souths queen of spades and other tricks.
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Horoscope for April 27 1988 by zodiac sign
The page gives daily guidance for each zodiac sign with cautions on behavior and finance. Taurus should curb wasteful impulses while Leo may gain financially but must not overspend. Virgo urged to stay focused. Libra and Scorpio face social misunderstandings. Aries stresses sincerity.
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