Toto Debuts as Six Studio Musicians Break Through
Six young studio veterans Jeff and Steve Porcaro Steve Lukather David Hungate David Paich and Bob Toto form the group Toto after years as sidemen. Their debut album Toto earns a Grammy nomination for best new artist and reaches platinum status. The band aims for accessible, less technically complex rock to appeal to broad listeners.
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The Ropers a Step Up or Down for ABC
ABC plans to shed schlock while its new series The Ropers proves to be blunt and crude. The premiere drew sharp laughter and critics warned about bathroom humor and risqué jokes.
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The schedule lists a mix of game shows, talk shows, movies, and news segments for prime time. Highlights include The Newlywed Game, American Way, Bowling For Dollars, Sanford and Son, The Jacobs Brothers, Merv Griffin Show, Hogan's Heroes, and various CBS and ABC offerings followed by late night news and Weather.
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