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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1987
Page
6
The 1987 Oscar show aims to trim time with a 45 second speech limit and red blinking cue at 55 seconds. Samuel Goldwyn Jr. plans to appoint spokespeople for multiple winners and shift emphasis from production numbers to the films themselves.
The critic proposes Carson as host or replacement, argues against airing technical categories, and suggests moving the show to Saturdays. He notes the Oscars’ mix of industry insiders and audience fatigue, and advocates focusing on major nominations like Hannah and Her Sisters while trimming nonessential segments.
The piece argues to cut obscure technical prizes and long production numbers at the Oscars to focus on major films and performances. It notes past spontaneous moments like Louise Fletcher’s sign language acceptance and cites Goldwyn aiming to finish best picture before midnight as a media quip.
Barbara Walters hosts an evening segment featuring Bette Davis and Elizabeth Taylor in conversation and Debra Winger as the rising new Hollywood figure. At 8 30 PM the family drama Stone Fox stars Buddy Ebsen as a stroke victim whose grandson cares for him.
Critic Joey Cramer destek saves a family farm by entering a dog sled race. The 59th Academy Awards promises Michael Caine Chevy Chase and Goldie Hawn as guides for the televised event. American Play House features Jean Shepherd in The Star-Crossed Romance of Josephine Cosnowski on Thanksgiving.
FCC adopts rules requiring cable systems to carry a minimum number of local stations and to offer five dollar A B switches enabling viewers to switch from cable to their rooftop antenna. The five year window preserves consumer choice while delaying permanent must carry, drawing mixed reaction from public broadcasters and industry leaders.
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