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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Reid Cottingham dominates this bizarre drama as Susan, the troubled title character, who is losing her grip on reality. Susan hates her life. And why shouldn't she? Her husband, Gerald (Mark Brazaitis) is a befuddled priest more interested in his historical study of parish life since 1386 than in...

Author: By Michael R. Grunwald, | Title: Out of Their Minds? | 5/10/1989 | See Source »

Conscience may be inbred, but to grow it needs cultivation. The societal messages that make it through the din of inner-city rap 'n' roll conspire to stunt that growth. They all but drown out those voices trying to nurture a sense of responsibility, the foundation of moral character.

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Essay: Crime And Responsibility | 5/8/1989 | See Source »

Kennan's statement contains his typical amalgam of self-effacement and presumption. The diplomat and historian has written 17 books on 19th and 20th century foreign policy; he knows very well that his current "pickings" contain 61 years of incomparable observations. He was in Germany when the Nazis rose to...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Books: Fat Pickings | 5/8/1989 | See Source »

Although some believe only the truly gauche try to cut deals on the green, negotiating them over drinks after a game is acceptable. Besides, the fairway offers business golfers the chance to probe an associate's psychological strengths and weaknesses. Does the person blame himself or his caddy for a...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: On The Seventh Day He Played | 5/8/1989 | See Source »

The fantasy begins as you enter the gate and step onto Hollywood Boulevard. No teen hookers or creepy vibes here. That's just reality. On Disney-MGM's main street, the billboard proclaims HOLLYWOODLAND, BEDROOM COMMUNITY OF THE INNOCENT PAST. The corner gas station dispenses "service with a smile," and...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Travel: You're Under Arrest! | 5/8/1989 | See Source »

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