American Gothic Turned up as a campy soap at best
The CBS series American Gothic is a camp classic in the making but draws a small audience. Sheriff Lucas Buck, played by Gary Cole, dominates with menace and dark charisma as Trinity, D C. the show’s revival on Wednesdays struggles against PrimeTime Live and Law and Order, raising doubts about a next season.
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American Gothic Aired Wednesdays on WOIO Nine
The program American Gothic is scheduled to air on Wednesdays at 10 p.m. on WOIO Nine.
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Broadcast B- iCh Se George Fay Marries Retired Maitre
TV notes describe Fay deciding to marry a retired maître d and a cruise pairing with Norman Lloyd, plus a spoof sequel and guest appearances. The item lists Channel 8 Hot Shots Part Deux and a Mars Venus joke featuring John Lithgow.
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TV Highlights and Dated Cable Documentary Spotlight
Tonight features Frasier and Home Improvement repeats plus a dramatic Jake and the Fatman plot reemergence. NYPD Blue paces crime drama while The Celluloid Closet surveys on screen homosexuality from cinema history with Lily Tomlin narrating and contributions from Hanks and Goldberg.
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Friends facing decline amid post Super Bowl hype
A critique argues NBC and Warner Bros. risk backlash for the post Super Bowl Friends episode and high profile tie ins. It cites overexposure from Entertainment Tonight to Coke ads, laments losing audience interest, and warns the cast and show may end soon.
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The Celluloid Closet Examines Gay Movie Images
HBO presents The Celluloid Closet a documentary tracing gay stereotypes in film from comic relief to tragic figures and villains. Jef Friedman Rob Epstein and others interview creators and critics as film clips illustrate evolving portrayals. The program airs tonight at 12 p.m. on HBO.
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