Leno Needs Spice on Tonight Show Says Critics
A columnist argues Jay Leno’s Tonight Show is too nice and urges sharper monologue, stronger sketches, a tougher set design, and a wittier guest dynamic. It cites GUESTS Parker, Fu-Schnickens, Clift, Branford Marsalis, Paula Poundstone, and Edd Hall while proposing a sidekick and briefer interview style.
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Covington Cross Preview and Education Funding Bill
ABC previews Covington Cross airing Saturday night at 8 and 10 PM with a British cast in 14th century settings. The Ready to Learn Television Act would fund $50 million for educational programming and a satellite channel, aiding at risk children and expanding access beyond schools.
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Horoscope brief random guidance for many signs
Wednesday guidance covers luck with new language or country, friendship support, changes of residence, family priority, health reminders, engagements, repairs, and personal projects. Taurus Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius sections give job luck, romance, gifts, tact, children, and leadership duties.
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Horoscope tips and quick career cues for signs given
The column offers light advice across zodiac signs with notes on independence and career steps. Capricorn should pursue advancement without waiting for help while Aquarius is urged to create solutions. Pisces hints at travel planning with a partner and wedding announcements. A stray line mentions reading a new book and energy food ideas.
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Reasonable Doubts Repiloted Legal Drama on Local Viewings
A two hour repeat resumes the trial of a young neo Nazi accused of a hate motivated killing. Tess portrayed by Marlee Matlin again faces barracuda attorney Maggie Zombro played by Kay Lenz as the case unfolds during the prosecution. The Mississippi Coast Coliseum hosts the Miss Teen USA pageant with Dick Clark and Leeza Gibbons as hosts and Bridgette Wilson offering commentary. The night closes with the movie Silent Rage at 9 30 PM on MAX.
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Critic Choices Funhouse Fight Goes From Chuck Norris to Frankenstein
A 1982 adventure features a martial arts master facing a superhuman foe created by science. Ron Silver appears early in his career while the piece notes Oprahs behind the scenes special as Ms. Winfrey interviews stars including Meryl Streep Goldie Hawn Dustin Hoffman and Michael Bolton.
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