NBC's The Wiz Live Draws 11 Million Viewers
NBC tallies 11.5 million viewers for The Wiz live musical amid strong holiday appeal. The telecast more than doubles NBCs usual Thursday night audience while CBS airs a competing NFL game. The network notes its best rating for viewers under 12 since 2004.
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The Wiz live musical tops NBC fears for future musicals
NBC feared poor The Wiz ratings could end live musical projects. The production starring Elijah Kelley Ne-Yo Mary J. Blige Queen Latifah Uzo Aduba and Shanice Williams drew strong reviews and was the highest rated Thursday show for the network aside from sports, signaling a revival potential.
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Ringo Starr Drum Kit Sells for 2.2 Million at Auction
Julien's Auctions says Jim Irsay bought Ringo Starr 1963 Ludwig Oyster Black Pearl drum kit for 2.2 million. The Beverly Hills sale featured over 800 Starr items and the kit was used in more than 200 performances from May 1963 to February 1964 and on recordings such as Cant Buy Me Love She Loves You All My Loving and I Want to Hold Your Hand.
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Teen Faces Forbidden Wedding Attendence Dilemma
A 16 year old seeks guidance to attend an older friend's wedding in Las Vegas. The mother forbids contact or attendance citing the bride's 18 status. The column suggests observing the marriage, while noting adult rights and potential misunderstandings.
Dear Amy Advice on housekeeping and gift etiquette
A reader asks how to approach a daughter about tidying a busy home and teaching proper space care. Amy suggests calm, nonblaming language and offers to help, including a weekend 10 hour assist and possible biweekly cleaning help. She also explains a graduation gift note miscue and advises signing future notes. Questions may be emailed or mailed to Ask Amy.
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Wrapping Tips and Tools for Flawless Gift Packages
Wrap From B1 highlights choosing paper patterns for box sizes and introduces gadgets like the Paper Cutter and Folder and Pixie Bow Maker for professional creases and toppers. It suggests Neat Roll Fasteners to protect paper and recommends hosting a wrapping party with guests bringing wrap and ribbon.
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Atlas Cinema Line Showtimes at Midway Mall Elyria
Showing schedule lists Victor Frankenstein Hunger Games Mockingjay Part 2 Creed The Night Before The Peanuts Movie The Good Dinosaur and Krampus with times 12:10 to 10:00. Includes customer appreciation days and 3D option.
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Mochrie and Sherwood Bring Whose Line to Akron Civic Theatre
Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood tour Northeast Ohio bringing improv theater to Akron with games, audience participation, and family friendly humor. They note younger audiences fuel renewed interest in Whose Line Is It Anyway? on The CW.
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