History Channel sets pace as cable history grows fast
New History Channel launched in January 1995 has drawn over 20 million subscribers in 18 months. A&E executives, led by David, see history programming as a strong draw, with plans for presidential campaign and Gore Vidal series, plus veterans Mudd and Vanocur hosting historic programs.
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Evendog at Pure Trafficking Chanes on Tonight's Highlights
The broadcast notes focus on a 1992 drama by director Flon Howard as newcomers played by Tom Crise and Nicole Kidman face rivalries. Coverage explores the Battle of the Atlantic with U boat patrols near British shores and assessments of Churchill and Roosevelt strategies.
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Brandis TV debut looms for seaQuest star Jonathan Brandis
Jonathan Brandis has acted in several films including Ladybugs, Stepfather II, and The Neverending Story II The Next Chapter NBC has cut seaQuest but made a deal with Brandis to create another series for him Kellie Martin has a deal with NPC to make more films and a pilots for a new show in 1996 Lesley Ann Warren Beulah Land has no imminent telecast but is available on Columbia TriStar home video
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A la Carte Cable Would Discard The Extras
The author argues against picking channels individually, saying bundles keep niche services afloat and value perception rises. He lists a preferred dozen including ABC CBS NBC Fox PBS HBO MTV C SPAN and Court TV, noting CNN and Headline News for news needs and Comedy Central for variety.
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