Hill Street Blues Switches to New Thursday Slot
NBC shifts Hill Street Blues from 10 p.m. Thursdays to 9 p.m. against ABC’s Moonlighting, as L.A. Law moves in as the network’s new Thursday 10 p.m. favorite. The Thanksgiving night note signals the end of Hill Street’s Thursday airings after weeks of buildup.
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Final season of Hill Street Blues sparks debate on respect
Opinion pieces argue NBC should have honored Hill Street Blues with a proper farewell. Critics compare TV’s handling of Mantle and the show’s end, contending the finale deserved celebration not a mugging.
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Hill Street Blues satire and NBC ratings in 1981
A critique recalls NBC’s 1981 Hill Street Blues renewal by Grant Tinker amid low ratings. The piece frames NBC as pragmatic about quality while backing a troubled show with only one top ten program that year and hints at broader network risk.
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NBC Strikes Down Thursday Night Weak Spot With New Prince
Batiuk and Shamray critique NBC’s Thursday schedule as a weak link with rookie QB facing a 48 0 loss. The roar centers on NBC’s leadership and the risk to the network’s crown as executives demand a stronger lineup.
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TV Highlights and Movie Picks from Local Channels
A dense list of TV highlights and films across channels WTBS SHOWTIME CINEMAX HBO and more. Entries include Santa's Magic Toy Bag Safe at Home The Dain Curse Paper Chase Matlock Who's the Boss Growing P pains Moonlighting and classic films like White Christmas Risky Business Conan the Barbarian and Harper with air times through late night into noon the next day.
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Movie schedule highlights classic titles and plots
A broadcast listing runs through late afternoon with films at 12 30 P M 1 P M and 1 30 P M including Badmans Territory Battle Circus The Lucky Star and Picnic The note names stars Randolph Scott Dudley Moore Bogart Steiger and Fletcher plus a Showtime presentation of Picnic based on William Inge play and a drifter plot affecting a family
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