Special Olympians set as role models for Mandrell event
Nashville hosts the televised Special Olympics opening with 4700 athletes from 70 countries. Barbara Mandrell headlines the ABC telecast joined by Frank Gifford Arnold Schwarzenegger and Oprah Winfrey. The program features parade torch relay from Soldier Field to Notre Dame Stadium and a Kennedy Open declaration.
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Mandrell praises Special Olympics and courage in comeback tale
Barbara Mandrell recalls inspiring Special Olympics moments in Nashville and a coping with injury comeback. She praises athletes for guts and dedication, recounting coaching from a contestant who helped her conquer an obstacle course soccer drill. Mandrell supports charity golf tours and promotional work, calling the Special Olympics a marvelous global opportunity.
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TV Tonight Highlights Featuring My Sister Sam and Cagney & Lacey
Tonight's lineup includes My Sister Sam at 8:30 with Pam Dawber aiding Patti in a school election, a repeat that backfires. The Lonely Lady opens at 8, a drama based on Harold Robbins with Pia Zadora facing personal trials. International Special Olympics Open ing Ceremonies airs, featuring Clint Eastwood Whitney Houston and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Cagney & Lacey at 40:00 PS revisits last February’s episode as Chris goes undercover to catch a thief targeting self help groups.
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Mull's HBO Special Taps Cleveland Talent Local stars on North Ridgeville set
Martin Mull brings a star studded HBO Comedy Hour from North Ridgeville Middle School to TV. Terri Garr Fred Willard Jack Riley and other Buckeye natives join the show as Mull reflects on his childhood in suburban northeastern Ohio with a mix of reminiscences and satirical humor. The special debuts August 15 and marks the start of HBO's live comedy hour series.
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Celebrity TV Questions and Answers Row
Celebrity Q and A notes cover The Untouchables Hill Street Blues West Side Story Song of Bernadette and George Segal. Don Johnson biographical detail notes a Missouri high school production. Segal born NYC February 13 1934 with Take Five failure.
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