Gold fever documentary traces the lure of the metal
The National Geographic Society airs a PBS special titled Gold detailing global demand and historic uses. E G Marshall narrates scenes from New York to Hong Kong, including Fort Knox mining, a Cellini gold salt cellar, a gold pan, and a 313 pound bathtub. The film surveys South Africa, India, and Colombia with striking footage yet slows in its final segment, critiqued for pace.
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Pay TV finally turns a profit after long market wait
In a turning point for pay television, NST led ON TV in Los Angeles and other markets turn profitable after years of struggle. About 105,000 LA households watch over-the-air pay movie channels, with 50,000 more subscribing via cable. John Gwin notes growing demand for ad free entertainment.
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Film and TV Tonight Highlights with Classic Movies and NBA Matchups
TV guide listing for 400 PM to 1 30 PM features You're Never Too Young with Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, Nova's The Black Tide premiere about Amoco Cadiz oil spill, CHIPS crime plot, Welcome Back Kotter subplot, Mr Billion with Terence Hill, NCAA Kent State at Toledo, Clemson at North Carolina, Cavaliers at Jazz, Carter Country, Man of Aran, The Eiger Sanction, Fantasy Island guests, and C C and Company with Ann-Margret. late CBS Reports.
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Weekend Moves to Sundays to Try Boost NBC Show
NBC shifts Weekend to Sunday nights hoping to lift viewership for the one hour magazine. The lead story profiles Glynn Wolfe of Blythe California listed in Guinness as the most married man alive, now 70, with at least 20 ex-wives and 39 children. Wolfe plans to marry again next month, funded by Social Security and alimony.
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ABC Sports crew failed to report Hayes punch in Gator Bowl
ABC announcers Keith Jackson and Ara Parseghian did not report Woody Hayes slugging Clemson's Charlie Bauman during the Gator Bowl. An in house probe noted they missed the moment because they did not watch the television monitors.
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