Gibbs career span and risk taking shaped TV legacy
Marla Gibbs, star of The Jeffersons and 227, chose a riskier path by leaving Flo for 227 on NBC. The award winning actress founded Crossroads in Los Angeles during hiatus and built a career from stage to screen while fostering community arts. Her journey spans Chicago Detroit and Los Angeles with pivotal roles and a philanthropic turn.
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Gibbs on acting and social issues in television
Actress Marla Gibbs discusses using humor to explore topical problems and offer community education. She cites wanting roles outside the home, promoting positive Black role models, and future plans to produce and star in films while addressing social issues.
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POPS TRIBUTE TO WILLIAMS STEIN BEGINS MOVIE CLIPS
Local viewing highlights Boston Pops conductor John Williams work for Steven Spielberg with clips from Jaws and E T. Also Saturday mystery features Burt Reynolds as Stryker pursuing a case after tragedy with Cicely Tyson appearing as a grandmother in a standout repeat with Eriq LaSalle.
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Critic’s Choices Ferris Bueller and Batman Highlight 1980s Movies
Critics pick Ferris Bueller’s Day Off with Matthew Broderick Alan Ruck and Mia Sara in a Chicago joyride driven by John Hughes. A Batman remake era hit, 1989’s dark adaptation wins praise for Anton Furst and Jack Nicholson with Michael Keaton in the title role.
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New Robin Hood film in development by Herskovitz
Marshall Herskovitz prepares a serious time travel take on Robin Hood for Tri-Star to shoot in England. Possible stars mentioned include Mel Gibson Kevin Costner or Alec Baldwin with Patricia Wettig eyed for Maid Marian but unavailable due to Thirtysomething. Herskovitz outlines a grounded origin focus and plans 13 week shoot while Ed Zwick leads Thirtysomething. Boyd Matson returns to NBC as contributing correspondent for summer specials reporting on American vacation trends.
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Your Birthday Horoscope For Joyce Jillson
Joyful forecast covers zodiac signs with August through December advice. Highlights urge health care, career reinvestment, and patient transition, plus love guidance for February and May. Celebrity Mahler note closes the column.
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