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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1985
Page
6
In Elyria Ohio June 22 1985 Newborn Channel 19 WOIO TV led Arbitron May ratings over WCLQ TV 61 though not top overall. Investors led by Hubert Payne say station shows promise despite odds and critics.
The station posted strong May ratings driven by popular shows like Happy Days and Mark and Mindy while blockbuster films drew viewers, especially young adults targeted by advertisers. Manager Dennis Thatcher leads a growing lineup after moving from Channel.
The station’s leadership touts strong ratings in the 18 49 age group and plans to modernize with music driven promotions. Thatcher recalls doubting Channel 19 but now notes backing from Ameritrust and a bigger, bolder lineup. Channel 61 faces morale problems after leadership departures while Channel 19 targets yuppie oldies. Sportscaster change at WEWS TV and the 16th Cleveland Emmy Awards tonight cited with the telecast canceled for Best Newscast.
TV listings air at 6 PM featuring Oak Ridge Boys, Ricky Skaggs, Conway Twitty, and coverage of the Music City News Country Awards. Movie entries include Sebastian (1968) with Dirk Bogarde and Susannah York, The Gmen (1976) with Gregory Peck and Lee Remick, and HBO picks Workin’ for Peanuts. Also shown are Muppets, The Doctor Who arc, and various comedy, drama, and weekend magazine segments.
Faye Grant born Yoe grew up in St. Clair Shores Michigan. She trained in Detroit and New York, debuting on stage in 1976 with Royal Court Repertory Theatre. She starred in The Greatest American Hero and later joined V before pursuing singing in a Rain musical. her partner is Stephen Collins. Fat Albert reruns remain current under CBS.
A mixed schedule lists Love Boat, Airwolf, Hunter, Finder of Lost Loves, Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer, Reilly Ace Of Spies, Hee Haw, Steve Martin tribute, Rhinestone, Exterminator, SNL, Up The Sandbox, The Grissom Gang, The Natty Professor, Austin City Limits performers, Destination Nightmare, All The Right Moves, and The Deadly Dream across HBO Showtime Cinemax WGN WOR TMC.
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