Saturday Night TV Decline Slammed By Chronicle Writer
A Chronicle Telegram column from Elyria criticizes 1978 Saturday night TV, calling it a lowpoint for adult viewers. It cites Gilligan's Island sequel Rescue and Diff'rent Strokes as emblematic of infantile fare, while noting Sundays and Mondays now host the strongest programming.
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Horror Films Draw Attention in Colombia Productions
In Bogota UPI reports horror films gain traction in Colombia. Funeral Siniestro stars 13 year old Constanza Rincon and circulates nationwide while La Muerte Es un Buen Negocio shoots in Quindio. The plots center on a teen tormented by spirits and grave robbers.
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NBC shelved black family pilot Love Is Not Enough amid internal conflict
NBC tested a two hour pilot about a Detroit family moving to Los Angeles starring Bernie Casey and rated highly in city tests. Despite strong ratings and interest from executives, the show was buried as NBC pursued diverse programming while delaying production and even shifting cast to other projects.
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Television slate with classic film and sports specials
A dense schedule lists NCAA football to be announced on ABC Sports plus movies Mighty Joe Young Lili The Bible Gypsy Colt Hobson’s Choice and Frankie and Annette Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello. Also Nova Chips Battle of the Network Stars and CHIPS episode with Kari Salem._CHANNEL listings note NHRA World Finals World Series of Poker and World’s Strangest Men segments._
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