CBS leads premiere week as Cosby Show tops NBC line up
CBS wins the week with The Cosby Show leading a Thursday comedy night and strong Friday Dallas and Falcon Crest. NBC climbs to second as ABC lags. Mistral's Daughter underperforms against A Team Dynasty and Hotel. Murder, She Wrote debuts at No 9 with Highway to Heaven at 20 and Miami Vice at 40, while many rookies end near bottom.
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TV News Ratings Show ABC News Rises in Evening and Morning
ABC strengthens hold on second place in evening news as World News Tonight gains on CBS Evening News while NBC Nightly News remains last. ABCs Good Morning America dominates morning ratings over Today and CBS Morning News with anchor Steve Bell delivering stronger, more credible segments. Diane Sawyer replacement still unsettled at CBS Morning News.
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Is there hope for a new, improved Saturday Night Live
A preview notes NBC plans a sharper return for Saturday Night Live as it rolls out a 10th season with many new regulars and no guest host for premiere week. The piece critiques previous seasons, lauds recent hires, and questions management's choices while hoping for a smarter, steadier show.
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Mr Hooper death shaped Sesame Street's 1983 episode shift
Sesame Street faced Mr Hooper's death with a direct approach and an on screen death. Producers decided not to imply retirement or illness, and used a birth to show life continuity. The 1983 and 1984 season coverage emphasized child friendly explanation.
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Mussolini miniseries stars Scott filming in Yugoslavia
Scott will play Benito Mussolini in NBCs six hour docudrama detailing the dictator last two years of rule with Stirling Silliphant writing. Production in Yugoslavia planned for late 1985 broadcast. ABCs Three’s Company shift sparks cast rejig and Burns.
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