Standouts Among TV Newcomers Highlight Few
AP review notes limited strong new shows this season with Eischied elevating among newcomers. Working Stiffs aims for kidvid humor but may disappear by Halloween while Associates on ABC stands out as smarter than typical sitcoms. Archie’s Place reboot lacks core cast and Edith Stapleton appears briefly.
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CBS
Jim Belushi
John
Michael Keaton
Lavern
Shirley
School of Creative Thought
ABC
Associates
Law
Archie
Edith
Noel Black Reboots Career With Heist Film and Comeback
Hollywood veteran Noel Black, once a teen prodigy, has resurfaced at 42 with A Man a Woman and a Bank from Avco Embassy. The UCLA graduate recalls early shorts and Pretty Poison, describes missteps, and notes his move from failed projects to a fresh chance in a town slow to forgive youthful stardom.
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TV Schedule Snapshot From Friday Evening Lineup
NBC leads with News at 6 30 followed by Andy Griffith Show The Newlywed Game and Happy Days The ABC CBS sequence includes News Eischied Merv Griffin Tonight Show Odd Couple Charlie's Angels The Movies Weather All Night Movie I and II part of late night wrap schedule.
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