CBS Evening News loses grip after Cronkite era ends
In 1981 CBS slipped from first to a three way tie with ABC and NBC as Cronkite's retirement under Dan Rather reshaped ratings. ABC under Roone Arledge surged with nightly hostage crisis coverage and Nightline while CBS fought a drift with new producers and rising CNN competition.
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Afternoon TV Highlights Reel From 4 to 5 PM
A crowded schedule lists theater critic Garson Kanin discussing his book Together at 4 PM, followed by films The Double Man with Yul Brynner and Britt Ekland and a 4 30 PM Cinemax showing of Love And Death with Woody Allen and Diane Keaton.
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