Fewer family shows offered face TV fragmentation era
The piece discusses Aaron Spelling and the push for family friendly programming amid channel proliferation. It notes viewer fragmentation, shifts in networks, and fading attempts at a universal family hour while highlighting "7th Heaven" and "Gilmore Girls" as contrasts and detailing the Family Friendly Programming Forum supporting new shows like "Gilmore Girls" and "Gamore Girls."
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WWE seen as escapist fare
The LA Times profile presents World Wrestling Federation stars as populist entertainers who use a mix of athleticism, soap opera drama, and live weekly shows to attract a large audience. They frame wrestling as escapism offering bigger‑than‑life characters and ongoing storylines, while acknowledging critics who fear violence influence.
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Queen Sofia Honored at Grameen Foundation Dinner
Queen Sofia of Spain is introduced by Muhammad Yunus at a Grameen Foundation USA dinner in New York before receiving a humanitarian award. The Grameen group advances micro credit to empower the poor. Cuba Gooding Jr. faces renewed attention over his Oscar role in Jerry Bruckheimer’s Pearl Harbor project.
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