Sweeps begin as networks pounce on February ratings
Networks clash in a February sweeps battle with CBS NBC and ABC loading up schedules to maximize audiences. Highlights include East of Eden mini series on ABC, Kent State on NBC, Jaws 2 and Animal House premieres, Evita shifting dates, and new series like Cowboys and The Big Stuffed Dog.
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Diane Ladds exit from Alice sparkles gossip and plans
Diane Ladd departs as Belle from the CBS series Alice amid temper flare ups and sharp remarks. The Waltons hopes rise and fall as ratings slide. News notes include Fred Astaire denying dance tips rumors and Shields Yarnell moving to New York after a mime act.
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TV Stars Lead NBC Fall Series Pivots and Spin Offs
NBC midseason and fall lineups feature Terry Bradshaw joining Mel Tillis in a Stockers pilot, Merlin Olsen getting a ranch‑for‑orphans spinoff, and Andie MacDowell star of Police Woman as a half hour role. Lee Canalito also returns in a project, while lingering showbiz notes cover Mary McCarty vs Lillian Hellman and Olivia Newton‑John at a Pirates of Penzance matinee.
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Andie Tinkinenn
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Joe Papp
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TV Highlights and Movie Schedule for Afternoon to Night
The schedule lists two cinema classics and several shows from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM including Abbott and Costello in Pardon My Sarong, Charlie Chan At Treasure Island, The Wolf Man, The Raven, and Love Boat. It notes kids programs, professional bowling, and sports events like US Open and figure skating in San Diego.
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Virginia Bruce
Charlie Chan
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TV notes on Vigoda Cronkite Mailer and TV schedule highlights
TV notes sketch Abe Vigoda’s possible return as guest this season after Fish demise. Cronkite ends CBS finale March 13 but appears as unpaid wildlife drive chair on multiple networks. Also logs TV time hosting Universe and Why in the World. Norman Mailer prefers Merv Griffin to Carson. TV listings include Concrete Cowboy premiere and Austin City Limits from PBS, plus several classic movie airings with stars Burt Lancaster, Gregory Peck, James Stewart, and more.
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