Ten worst TV shows named in a cult misfire list
TV writer Hobie At Bianco ranks ten infamous programs as enduring symbols of failure and bad taste. From an ABC 1989 overreach to NBC misfires such as Supertrain and Pink Lady, the list links shows to careers and networks, noting rights hurdles and market folly.
TV flops and failed hosts from 1950s to 1980s
A compact survey of canceled or short lived TV shows and host replacements. Highlights include The Sonny and Cher Show 1976 and 20/207 ABC 1978, Jackie Gleason’s You're in the Picture, Mr T and Tina, Manimal, Satin and Spurs 1954, The Big Party 1959, with notes on career fallout and public reception.
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ABC
Harold Hayes
Robert Hughes
Sonny and Cher
CBS
Cher
Sonny
Jackie Gleason
Gleason
NBC
Mr. Merlin
Alf
Sergeant York TV airing and Passion Flower at 1986 premiere
TV listing details two films on WGN as of tonight at 6:00 PM. Sergeant York stars Gary Cooper in a 1941 biopic depicting WWI heroism, colorized for current broadcast. Passion Flower presents a scandalous romance in Singapore featuring Bruce Boxleitner and Barbara Her.
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WGN
Sergeant York
Gary Cooper
Slow Hawks
Joan * Taessie Co-Stark
Pal
Singapore
Critics Choices and Frontline Recap Highlight TV Plots
A wealthy businessman’s arc ends in dismay as Critics Choices features his story while Frontline recalls a suburban Denver woman’s plea to friends and police that her husband planned to kill her, a tragedy unfolding in March 1987. Thirtysomething returns with Michael and Brad facing family tensions while planning their father’s funeral after last week’s encore.
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Shey
Denver
Michael
Ken Olin
Brad
Danton Stone
Celebrity trivia Q&A recap spans films and TV legends
A celebrity Q A covers Miss Patten health since 77 cancer surgery and doubt of future work. It notes NBC aired Moving Target with Jason Bateman on Feb 8 though some markets may have skipped it. Julie Christie films in order: Dr Zhivago 65 and Far From the Madding Crowd two years later. not on cassette. The Robot on Lost In Space had no name. Judy Garland song Bei Mir Bist Du Schon origin and writer Sammy Cahn clarified. Joanna Kerns sister is ex swimming champ Donna DeVerona.
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Miss Patten
Julie Christie
Dr. Zhivago
Miss Mary
Power
Judy Garland
Mir Bist du Schon
Sammy Cahn
Judy
Horoscope roundup for June 29 1988 diverse signs
Daily zodiac notes offer cautious guidance for each sign. Cancer advised to choose allies wisely, Virgo urged not to force socializing, Libra warned against heavy handed home behavior, Scorpio to avoid pushing views, Sagittarius to avoid finances with partner, Capricorn to negotiate but no concessions, Aquarius to use common sense on health, Pisces warn of misunderstanding, Aries center of attention, Taurus debate may become serious, Gemini avoid new debts.
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LIBRA
Scorpio
Pisces
Aries
Taurus
Gemin
Ace and Heart Signal to Beat Four Spades
West leads singleton heart ace against four spades. Partner returns a club. after clubs, declarer wins with jack and ace. You should signal a singleton by playing the club king under his ace to wake partner and force a heart return to set the contract.
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George Rosencranz
West
Declarer
East
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