Hollywood Wives miniseries draws sharp scorn for style over substance
A television critic trashed ABCs two part adaptation of Jackie Collins novel Hollywood Wives calling it glitzy but vacuous. The review notes crass plotting, abundant fashion and celebrity cameos with little or no meaningful insight into Hollywood life.
Bob Hope urges a dedicated comedy network for TV
Bob Hope says television has become a national peep show and calls for a new humor focused network. He praises Cosby and Ritter, critiques ratings obsession, and imagines reviving classic comedies like The Honeymooners Burns and Allen for a lightened up audience. He notes Ted Turner could launch such a project.
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Nighttime TV Highlights Mixed Classic Films and Specials
A dense schedule lists films and programs across channels from Cinimax HBO Showtime and WTBS. Highlights include My Foolish Heart and Without a Trace movies with cast details plus series like Scarecrow and Mrs King and Kate and Allie.
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Late Night Movie Digest Listing
A dense television guide block lists films and times across channels including The Guyana Tragedy The Story Of Jim Jones and La Cage Aux Folles plus titles like Walk Like A Dragon The Entity Circle Of Power La Traite Clash Of The Titans Friendly Persuasion and 48 Hrs with varied cast notes and parental guidance ratings.
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