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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1982
Page
10
Networks faced a weak fall in 1981 82 as veteran stars and clones crowded prime time. Falcon Crest drew a mere 30 percent share after Dallas while new shows were pulled for limited runs. Cable pay TV and the religious right added pressure and confusion for schedules and bold new programs.
Two months after Wildman urged a boycott of NBC and RCA ratings remained weak while no boost appeared. Tony Randall shed a planned homosexual role in Love Sidney to a straight portrayal. Ed Asner faced backlash over Lou Grant, which CBS canceled after a viewership dip. Norman Lear backed I Love America as Falwell sought equal time, while Moyers blamed Reaganomics on People Like Us. NBC ABC and CBS plan ten new 30 minute comedies for fall, with only St Elsewhere staying serious.
A packed schedule lists Anglian and Roman Catholic Church leaders in Britain pursuing ecumenical reconciliation. Highlights include Art Linkletter and Carol Lawrence on children, multiple film screenings from Volcano to The Great Race, and programs like Town Hall Forum on CETA with Jackie Randall.
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