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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1987
Page
4
A Chronicle-Telegram column notes HBO and CBS prime time Vietnam dramas extend the war into homes. The writer argues TV brings painful history to a broader audience, helping younger viewers learn from the conflict while older viewers confront memories, despite mixed reception of future series.
HBO showcases three 30 minute Vietnam tales from a foot soldier’s view. The Mine stands out for tight writing and stark, believable horror while The Pass falters with weak plotting and unsure dialogue. Home follows veterans in a naval hospital, stressing courage and friendship amid futility. The first airing is tonight on HBO with September airings planned.
Major U.S. networks dispatch Peter Jennings Dan Rather and Tom Brokaw to Miami for Pope John Paul II arrival and first U.S. stop on Sept 10. Coverage includes 2 PM start, evening broadcasts, live from Miami with national correspondents and analysts. NBC CBS and ABC air specials and previews. Katharine Hepburn and Ronny Cox also featured in unrelated NBC programs.
John Danning by Tom Batiuk and Gerry Shamray notes NBC Today crew led last week with a 4.4 rating and 23 percent audience share while ABC Good Morning America trailed at 32 17 and CBS Morning Program at 2.2 11. Deborah Norville of NBC News at Sunrise plans December wedding to Karl Wellner, their first. CBS Windmills of the Gods adds ex Senator Charles Percy and NBC’s Douglas Riker as cast. Joe Piscopo and Marv Albert host next week’s Friday Night. Kidsongs TV Show to debut this fall as a half hour syndicated program.
TV guide card highlights the 1969 James Bond film with George Lazenby and the 1986 made for TV comedy starring George Segal. Also aired is a Vietnam War story anthology and a Saturday Night Live repeat hosted by Rosanna Arquette with Ric Ocasek.
Experts note stereo broadcasts face high costs for networks and stations and pricier TV sets for consumers. The result is slow adoption, with music benefiting most from stereo and budget-conscious producers delaying upgrades in sitcoms and dramas.
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