Hollywood eyes Boston murder case sparks rights frenzy
The Charles Stuart case erupts as Hollywood and publishers seek rights within days of his death after recounting his wife’s murder. CBS and other studios move to adapt the sensational tragedy into a TV drama while lawyers field offers and authors debate who can tell the story.
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Networks eye docudrama on the Matthew Stuart case
ABC and NBC spokespeople deny plans to cover the Stuart case while MGM/UA weighs a film or TV movie. Independent outfits like Dick Clark Productions and Consolidated probe rights as high as fifty thousand dollars for a central figure, with developers urging talks after the case concludes.
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ABC ready with three spring dramas for tryouts
ABC Entertainment chief Robert Iger unveils three new one hour dramas Twin Peaks Equal Justice and Capital News for spring tryouts likely in 9 or 10 pm slots with China Beach possibly moving It may air without ads if audiences respond Iger expresses confidence in Roseanne Growing Pains and others while noting Roseanne and Saturday Mystery Movie face challenges and he remains unconcerned about lingering rumors
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Soap Opera Awards Hosts Shine at Beverly Hilton
Popular daytime star Terry Lester and Dixie Carter host the sixth annual ceremony at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. The broadcast features stars from Santa Barbara and Designing Women, with a festive industry turnout and TV industry coverage.
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North Dallas Forty and Unspeakable Acts review notes
Critics discuss North Dallas Forty a 1979 film by Ted Kotcheff exposing win at all costs in professional sports starring Nick Nolte and Mac Davis. They also preview Unspeakable Acts a drama about Drs Laurie and Joseph Braga exposing mass child abuse with Jill Clayburgh and Brad Davis in lead roles.
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Endgame misplay in a duplicate bridge rubber clash
In a bridge column, a declarer misplays a hand in duplicate with four clubs. After spade and diamond exchanges, trumps are exhausted and West ruffs the final diamond nine. The article notes that ducking the first diamond could conserve transportation.
James Jacoby's second trick plays out in bridge analysis
James Jacoby outlines how to manage a diamond singleton risk by forcing the opponent to win the first trick with dummy's spade king. He then wins tricks by cashing aces, ruffing diamonds with the club nine, and returning to hand to draw major suit aces, ultimately forcing out the king of clubs and securing the remaining tricks. A careless opening led to a lost trick.
Astrology Tuesday predictions for January 15 1990
Readings give yearly hints with friends shaping affairs and cautioning Capricorn about career. Aquarius warns against unfounded gloom while Pisces and others face minor romantic and work renegotiation notes amid scattered misprints.
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Zodiac Forecast Snippets with Guarded Advice
A set of terse daily zodiac notes urges Gemini to work for rewards and avoid gambles, Carcer to heed smarter partners, Leo to follow superiors, Wings to save, Lydaa to prioritize others, Scawpo to doubt rumors, and Sagittarius to fully investigate cash ventures including social events.
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