REO Speedwagon Bridges Midwestern Fans and Hollywood
AP notes REO Speedwagon, rooted in Champaign and the Midwest, finds its appeal across small towns between New York and Los Angeles. Lead singer Kevin Cronin describes the band as missing a strong foothold in major markets while enjoying broad regional support after a decade of touring.
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Cheap Trick
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Elvis Presley death probe renewed by ABC News
ABC News 20/20 reports Elvis Presley death possibly drug related and alleges a coverup. Geraldo Rivera cites claims from Dr. Jerry Francisco that Presley died from drug interaction, then notes Francisco denied drugs after releasing a statement. Presley died August 16, 1977 at Graceland with an autopsy at Baptist Hospital.
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Graceland Mansion
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Gary Owens’ 1980 Resolutions Offer Absurdist Jabs
Los Angeles AP reports Gary Owens, NBC Laugh-In star and radio host, drafts his 1980 resolutions in a Tertullian spirit of the absurd. He vows not to book certain guests, not to prank relatives, and to pursue comedic stunts while aiming for a merry yet ridiculous year.
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TV Schedule Snippet From Early Evening Lineup
A fragment lists NBC News ER Andy Griffith Show Newlywed Game Happy Days ABC World News CBS News Sha Na Na M A s H Muppets PM Magazine with time blocks 6:30 to 8:00. The read includes program abbreviations and network labels in a disrupted schedule excerpt.
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