CBS bets on three new shows to lift ratings
CBS aims to boost prime time with Murphy Brown TV 101 and an untitled Mary Tyler Moore project, tested strongest by audiences while other pilots like the Van Dyke Show face criticism. network veteran Howard Stringer defends 48 Hours and West 57th amid flat overall results.
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CBS Morning News faces overhaul as anchors seek time to win acceptance
CBS executives acknowledge failures in promoting CBS Morning News with Forrest Sawyer and Maria Shriver and set a hint deadline of November 30 for progress. If no improvement, a bailout plan will be launched. Warren Spellman exits. Michael Mischler to replace him.
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Not Alike Its tough playing a rich girl on TV
Cecily David son the rich teen on All My Children is hated by classmates. Rosa Langschwadt plays Cecily a vain spoiled schemer who seduces Charlie Brent while eyeing Jule Chandler. Langschwadt shares a love of money and their Gemini dual personality fuels the role.
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The Hogan Family Lesson on Drunk Driving Risk
A well written Hogan Family repeat shows David risking a friendship to stop a friend from driving drunk. Donna Mills stars in Encounters in the Night with James Brolin as her husband.
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Critic’s Choices Julia Duffy on Stephanie’s Birthday
Julia Duffy extends the spoiled Stephanie role in a funny repeat episode focused on a birthday that brings doldrums about aging. The film segment notes include a classic scene from From Here to Eternity with Burt Lancaster and Deborah Kerr on a beach and mentions Sinatra and Reed as Oscar winners.
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How to Contact Networks Over Programming Opinions
Readers can write to network executives to share views on shows. The list includes ABC Entertainment in Los Angeles, CBS Entertainment in Los Angeles, NBC Entertainment in Burbank, and Fox Broadcasting Co. in Los Angeles with respective addresses for comments.
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Tournament bridge bidding and play turn delicate at clubs
John Darling by Tom Batiuk and Gerry Shamray describes a rubber bridge club hand. South opens two diamonds, rebids diamonds and shows clubs, North cues hearts, five diamonds is reached, South passes. Declarer ruffs the opening lead, then plays a diamond to West with four to the jack, and tries a club ruff, facing a tricky defense.
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Contract bridge insights from James Jacoby club
In a contract bridge analysis, West ruffs clubs to reach a setting trick. The key is for South to play the jack of spades first to disrupt defenders' communications. West can ruff a third club but cannot get partner on lead for a second ruff, allowing declarer to secure the contract.
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Horoscope roundup for June 21 1988 with zodiac tips
June 21 1988 horoscope advises careful speech for Cancer and caution for Virgo and Libra. It notes potential foundations needed for new projects, defense for misread comments, timing for changes, and opportunities for Gemini if maximized.
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