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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1987
Page
6
Washington study Prime Time Power reports women are increasingly present in television but remain scarce in top roles producing directing or writing. It notes men largely control hiring and content decisions, likening the challenge to scaling a snow covered cliff.
Cindy Marone of Wider Opportunities for Women notes a study of 20 top rated prime time programs finds My Sister Sam leading in female producers directors and writers. L A Law and Dynasty also show women in all three categories. The Cosby Show Falcon Crest and Dynasty share executive producer credits with men on several programs. Nine shows have women in some producing role.
Marano says the study did not analyze program content but believes women’s portrayal improves when women work on a show. The remark highlights gender dynamics in television production and audience perception.
Marano notes My Sister Sam shows a woman running a business hiring women and serving as a sisterly role model. L A Law features women in all law firm positions with developed characters, reflecting the influence of real women in key TV roles. The Washington based commission analyzes such portrayals since 1982.
Red Buttons, veteran comic and Oscar winner, joins CBS Knots Landing as Al Baker in a six of nine season episodes, marking his first TV series in over 20 years. He recalls learning from mistakes, reflects on early career in New York and Catskills, and credits timing for comebacks while continuing stand-up in Las Vegas and Atlantic City.
A TV guide entry highlights Michael Jackson’s magic as I Just Cant Stop Loving You becomes a hit. The program features videos from the Bad era and notable career high points.
Sam played by David Oliver doubts his engagement as the storyline advances. A new American Masters portrait of Maurice Sendak explores his illustrations for children’s books and how Mozart influenced his work. Cagney & Lacey opens a two part Emmy nominated arc focusing on Chris’ family turmoil and Mary Beth’s sudden fame.
The column clarifies that Joan Collins did not star in Roseanna McCoy. the role was played by Joan Evans. It notes Family Ties is set in a Columbus suburb, not Cleveland or Toledo, and confirms Joshua Julian played Fitz in Independence with no prior national TV credits. It also states Eve Plumb did not die and Don Johnson’s high school was in Flatt Creek, Missouri.
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