ABC Lining Up With Strength For 1979 80 TV Season
New York AP reports ABC builds for a strong 1979-80 prime time. ABC led last season with 16 of 20 top-rated programs in the week ending Aug 19 per Nielsen. The network held No 1 in summer ratings and features Three’s Company and Detective School among its top shows. Carol Burnett mentioned.
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Breaking Up is Hard to Do Story of Six Men Unite
Trancas California AP six men in movie business form a support group after divorces. Columbia Pictures Television producers Jim Green and Alan Epstein describe the true story behind the ABC film with actors Robert Conrad Jeff Conaway Ted Bessell Billy Crystal Stiers Musante plus Bonnie Franklin Trish Stewart Susan Sullivan and Elaine Giftos in a house shared by the group.
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Mr. Rogers Helps Frightened School Starters
AP reports Fred Rogers offers comfort for children and parents as back to school begins with five days of Mr. Rogers Neighborhood programs. He explains the rewards of taking a new step and easing fears for first-time students.
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