Backstage Oscar scene shifts from glamour to earphones
LA writer recalls backstage at the Oscars where 550 press staffers used monitors then earphones as sound was diverted. Old stars like Jimmy Stewart and Katharine Hepburn retain dignity, while modern glamour wanes and studios close.
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NBC’s Thursday lineup boosts network to second in ratings
NBC climbs to second place as The Cosby Show anchors a strong Thursday night lineup for the week of March 18 24. ABC posts gains with 20 20 and Wildside while CBS suffers from NCAA basketball pre emptions. Ratings show Cosby leading at 25 9 with Family Ties and Cheers strong repeats.
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Top 10 TV Shows at a Glance
NBC leads with The Cosby Show and Family Ties among top slots. Dynasty and 60 Minutes follow, with Cheers Newhart Kate Allie A Team California Girls and Riptide also ranking. Nielsen data show viewership in millions of homes for each title on respective networks.
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Commercials reshape pay TV viewing habits and culture
A feature essay contrasts pay cable with no ads versus traditional commercial television. It explores how viewers adapt to ad free cinema and the resulting boredom, distraction, and new active viewing behaviors, with quotes from Susan Eastman and industry voices. It notes potential social merit of commercials and ends by predicting ads may appear on pay channels in time.
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Lorain County Transit Board Names New Chairman Green
William Green of Lorain County Transit Board was appointed chairman by Lorain County commissioners on Tuesday. He replaces Robert Wickens who resigned due to relocating from the area.
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New London names five to park board
The Village Council named Russ Edgington, Roger Hamer, Kevin Heineman, Henry Kidd and Russ Sword to the Park Board. Two seats remain to be filled later. The board will meet Monday to recommend the two additional appointees.
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