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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1981
Page
4
Television icon Ted Knight, famed for playing pompous TV anchor Ted Baxter in The Mary Tyler Moore Show, basks in a long run of cheerful projects and fulfilling career moments, celebrating a lighthearted public image.
Shannon Jewell comments on longevity and overprotective father Henry Rush in ABCs Too Close for Comfort as Nielsen ratings imply continued success. The show, a top 1980 81 newcomer, has been renewed. Knaght criticizes downsides while Moore remains a focal point amid theater and film choices.
The interview quotes an actress reflecting on avoiding depressing parts and choosing lighter performances. She recalls early TV days as a professional bad guy and notes she misses well written plays like Ibsen's John Gabriel Borkman and Ghosts, which linger emotionally.
Knight recalls his failed TV pilots and stage shows, explains why The Ted Knight Show ended, and discusses shifts from Ted Baxter to Henry Rush. He reveals puppet work early in Providence and his Polish heritage, plus memories of Abe Lincoln in Illinois rehearsal chaos.
TV listings show morning kid program KIDS ARE PEOPLE TOO with guests Kurt Thomas and others, then ONCE UPON A CLASSIC featuring The Talisman, LIVE FROM THE GRAND OLE OPRY, a Lassie movie Voyager, THE SUPERSTARS baseball preview Royals vs Phillies, Great Performances Nijinsky ballet, more movies One Million Years B.C. and Dr Zhivago, plus Wide World of Sports and Disney’s Wonderful World of Color among other features.
Channel 61 schedules a full day with Blondie, Alias Smith and Jones, and movies The Road to Zanzibar Midnight Lace and More. Notable entries include The Greatest Adventure and Masterpiece Theatre plus Archie segment and Trapper John. Local hosts Mike Douglas and Phil Donahue mentioned.
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