Mike Douglas finds Hollywood smile after move
Hollywood host Mike Douglas says his ratings rose after moving his daily talk show from Philadelphia to CBS Television City in Hollywood last September. He notes more top stars, higher income, and 15 new stations, while recalling his PA beginnings, CKAY-WYTV, and occasional crossovers with Johnny Carson and Merv Griffin.
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Shogun series aims to mirror Roots with Japan voyage
San Francisco AP reports James Clavell hopes NBC and Paramount miniseries Shogun will bring Japan to American homes. A 1.5 million replica Golden Hinde sailed April 28 from San Francisco for a two month voyage to Japan for filming set for 1980 81. The tale follows a British sailor who becomes a samurai in 16th century Japan.
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Clavell seeks film to teach Americans about Japan
Author and screenwriter James Clavell discusses shaping Shogun into a movie that educates U.S. audiences about Japan. He notes his aim for historical striving, adjusting graphic violence, and highlighting Japanese attitudes toward sex to influence American views. He cites his WWII prisoner experience and past bestsellers Tai Pan and King Rat as context.
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TV questions and answers from Betteley Peterson column
A reader Q and A from Bettely Peterson answers TV trivia. Topics include replacements in Mission Impossible and Bewitched, Captain Video, As the World Turns, Rat Patrol, Car 54, Guns of Will Sonnett, Petticoat Junction, Gunsmoke, Route 66 and actors Dana Casey David Harding and Gunther Toody among others.
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Evening TV Schedule Highlights and Movie Listings
Tonight at 4 PM on Channel 5 and 23 Wide World of Sports leads with a 400 PM film Journey To The Center Of The Earth then Atlantis discovery. 5 PM Preakness Stakes from Pimlico Maryland and CBS Sports Spectacular features International Mixed Pairs Gymnastics Part 5 with Cahey and Talavera.
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TV Movie and Sports Schedule excerpts from Channel listings
A dense listing shows films and events across channels with titles such as Beneath the Planet of the Apes Tora Tora Tora Valley of the Dolls The Brothers O Tool e Return from the Sea and an NHL Stanley Cup playoff note. Cast members and years are noted for several films and a vague playoff timing is given.
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