U S hero Stockdale star of NBC TV film In Love and War
Vice Admiral James Stockdale portrayed by James Woods is the subject of a NBC TV film In Love and War detailing his Vietnam POW ordeal. The piece notes his eight years in captivity eight with long torture tenure and his role as a public figure exposing wartime deception.
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Stockdale on TV portrayal of government errors and torture
Stockdale argues television can reveal government mistakes and torture details in In Love and War, despite Defense Department noncooperation. He recalls his 20 year wait to publish truth and says heroes must be reassessed when governments err. Sybil Stockdale and actors receive praise for performances.
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In Love and War and We Are the Children TV Movies
Two new TV movies dominate Prime Time television listings. In Love and War stars James Woods as James Stockdale and Jane Alexander as Sybil, detailing eight years of captivity. We Are the Children follows an American doctor and Ally Sheedy amid Ethiopian famine in northern Kenya.
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Jane Alexander
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Critic’s Choices Teases Cagney & Lacey Milestone
TV critic Ted Danson notes Cagney & Lacey reaches its 100th episode marking an Emmy winning run with Mary Beth arrested. Also on tap at 11 PM is Rambo First Blood Part II starring Sylvester Stallone with Richard Crenna co starring in this Viet Nam era action hit.
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We Are The Children famine film halted in Kenyan desert
Ally Sheedy Ted Danson and Judith Ivey star in a famine drama shot in a Kenyan desert an hour and a half from the nearest village. Production was stopped by Kenyan soldiers with machine guns amid Ethiopian famine coverage. The film airs tonight on ABC at 9 p.m. on WEWS Channel 5.
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Ally Sheedy
Ethiopia
Ted Danson
Judith Ivey
ABC
Wews-Tv
Sesame Street Regulars Kermit and Miss Piggy Roots
Q&A covers Kermit the Frog appearing on Sesame Street and Miss Piggy's origin with The Muppet Show. The piece notes Art Carney’s status as alive at 68, plus an interview with Sheedy detailing Hill Street Blues early work and upcoming Maid To Order with cast, filming pace, and desire to do theater.
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Miss Piggy
Kermit
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