PBS film reveals Soviet TV lens on urban faults
A Moscow Channel 3 report shows a contractor evading questions as Soviet journalists probe shoddy construction in a new apartment complex. The Vremya segment aired last February on public television, highlighting leaky ceilings missing shelves and sticky doors.
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Channel 3 Moscow offers Soviet TV glimpses in Minneapolis series
The 500 plus hours of Soviet programming from 1985 and 1986 were shown in a Minneapolis St Paul public TV series. Executive producer Bill Hanley notes the Moscow channel features satirist Mark Russell and panelists including Harrison Salisbury. Clips include Chernobyl, Afghanistan scenes, Vremya coverage of Challenger, Twisted Sister critique, a bizarre game show, and a comedian banned to the Borscht Belt.
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Channel 3 Moscow reveal shows Soviet consumer life and shortages
Hanley and Salisbury discuss Channel 3 Moscow noting viewers learn from Soviet TV by focusing on consumer reports. They point to colorful refrigerators as signals of shortages and surplus, while criticizing limited coverage of sports and culture.
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ABC stars for Mandela miniseries and morning show ratings
Poitier Brando and Fonda to star in an ABC miniseries about Nelson Mandela and Winnie with Belafonte Pollack and Agnet producing. Poitier to play Mandela, Fonda to head a white women’s group. Kanin writing. Production set for Africa next spring for next season. Also notes NBC and CBS morning show ratings and Geraldo Rivera’s new syndicated show with Tribune. Pamela Browne new post at WNEV TY in Boston.
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Television Highlights and Movie Schedule Listing
TV highlights for 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. feature a lineup of films from Chariots of Fire to The Terminator plus crime stories and documentaries across CINEMAX TMC HBO WTBS and SHOWTIME. Notable titles include Red Dawn Dear Detective Mikey and Nicky and Prizzi s Honor with cast such as Ben Cross James Stewart Patrick Swayze Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jack Nicholson among others.
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Movie schedule with classic film lineups and guests
A dense listing of 1950s to 1980s movies across channels with star pairs including Olivier Gielgud in Richard III and Clint Eastwood City Heat, plus films like Fletch, The Aviator, Tommy, and Santa Fe Trail. Features talk segments with authors Orsborn Sperber and Werner, and showcases shows on Oprah and fashion segments.
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