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Irene Papas as Clytemnestra could never be glowering passion, a force of will that can crush her hysterical husband and, when driven, explode into she literally raises a standstorm. The final shot in her husband, practically whispering, "Just wait Costa Kozakos is a weakling caught between his fierce ambition and festering conscience; the actor, of the man, his impotence, with remarkable pathos. Carras's Menelaus, a weasely little fellow who can nonetheless rouse himself to noble, if ineffectual inch a Greek hero, from his physical splendor to that touch of reckless, defiant pride...

Author: By David B. Edelstein, | Title: A Tragedy--but not a Total Loss | 1/16/1978 | See Source »

...Dallas pass rush that was too quick for Craig Morton, who was too slow. It was the strong Orange Crush defense that had to play too much, despite proving too tough for Tony Dorsett. There were too many penalties and too many hits that were too hard for too many people...

Author: By Marc M. Sadowsky, | Title: Dallas Cans Orange Crush, 27-10, In Super Bowl | 1/16/1978 | See Source »

...team's most popular player, mused: "Who the hell would want an orange Christmas tree? I sure wouldn't." Enough Denverites did, however, to strip the shelves of spray paint. And the distributor for the sweet soft drink that bears the fortunate?not to mention cleverly exploited?appellation, Orange Crush, has had to hire 20 additional employees to meet the demand...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: It's Denver and Dallas | 1/16/1978 | See Source »

...were the Mets of the Mountains through 18 long years - including 13 straight losing seasons. Now they are the proud holders of the best record in pro football and are play-off bound for the first time. In honor of the Broncos' powerful 3-4 defense, the Orange Crush, Denver bakeries sell orange crushcakes, bumper stickers proclaim HAVE A MERRY CRUSHMAS, and to assure that the wish comes true, Denverites are spraying their Christmas trees orange...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: Miles High in Mile High City | 12/26/1977 | See Source »

Walter Michael Palmers, an Austrian tycoon who was kidnaped and ransomed for $2 million, upon returning home to a crush of reporters: "Gentlemen, I am one hundred hours late for dinner. Now I must first make my excuses to my wife. You will understand that this may take some time...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: People, Nov. 28, 1977 | 11/28/1977 | See Source »

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