Caesar's claims about 50s comedy tested this fall
Sid Caesar challenges the modern TV era arguing that today's shows rely on gimmicks and censorship. He recalls how heavy censorship during his era forced performers to rely on people humor and sharper writing.
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Caesar's Your Show of Shows to Return in Fall Syndication
Caesar's long dormant early TV sketches with Imogene Coca and Carl Reiner return in syndicated form. The show aired original material by Neil Simon Woody Allen Mel Brooks and Larry Gelbart before Caesar’s 1957 cancellation amid ratings battles with Lawrence Welk.
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Caesar recalls live TV era and single take comedy
Caesar cites reasons for Your Show of Shows delay including black and white filming and resistance to touch the reel. He advocates live style with imperfect moments and says mistakes should stay to preserve immediacy and audience connection.
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TV Highlights Presents Classic Films And Series
A rundown of movie titles and TV episodes airing tonight across networks including The Seduction Of Joe Tynan The Searchers Sudden Impact Christine and The French Lieutenant's Woman plus shows like Family Ties Cheers Simon & Simon and Knots Landing with listings for times channels and brief plot or cast notes. The schedule also features nature and archival fare such as Cousteau Riders Of The Wind and Einstein on the Beach Changing Image of Opera with performers and narrators noted.
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Barbara Harris
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Tommy Lee Jones
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Donald Sutherland
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Sondra Locke
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Iceman
Movie list fragment with 1980s titles and TV slots
A chaotic catalog of films and air times including A Rare Breed Becky Harry And Son The Guyana Tragedy The Disappearance Of Flight 412 The Flamingo Kid The Empire Strikes Back listed with ratings and channel tags. Cast includes George Kennedy Paul Newman Matt Dillon Mark Hamill Ned Beatty and others.
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Forrest Tucker
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Becky
Sylvester Stallone
Talia Shire
Philadelphia
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Harry and Son
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Robby Benson
Matt Dillon
Richard Crenna
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