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In the Running Man game, Federal criminals, chosen to appear as "contestants," are sent out into the ruins of LA (after the big earthquake) where they are hunted down by "stalkers," glorified killer pro-wrestlers. Which of the several stalkers is to take up the chase is decided by members...

Author: By Stephen Thau, | Title: Running Scared? | 11/20/1987 | See Source »

The show has an important function in society, keeping people lined up in front of their TV's, where they can't cause any trouble. As its host, Damon Killian (Richard Dawson) is the most popular, and in many ways the most powerful, man in the country. The government wouldn...

Author: By Stephen Thau, | Title: Running Scared? | 11/20/1987 | See Source »

Another is the question of political expediency. Like a contestant on "The Price is Right," Aquino must decide whether to keep what she's got, or to go for what's behind door No. 2.

Author: By Jeffrey J. Wise, | Title: Farmer and Landlord Should Be Friends | 7/10/1987 | See Source »

Bion Yu-ting Tsang, a 19-year old Chinese American student, was the youngest cellist to reach the finals of the 53-contestant international competition, placing fifth overall.

Author: By James D. Solomon, | Title: Harvard Cellist Claims Judges Biased Following Fifth Place Contest Finish | 7/8/1986 | See Source »

"We wanted to come to Harvard very much. We were sort of stonewalled in our efforts," Jones said. Fortune makes a policy of gaining the permission of college officials before beginning the contestant search. Jones said Harvard would not grant this permission. CORNELL

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Class Cuts | 3/15/1986 | See Source »

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