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Dates: during 1970-1979
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Inspiring. We all know Bing is dead. It's hard to listen to the music of a dead man, especially because on this album, he sounds so alive, just like he almost did when he was alive. He could be standing right next to you. Same crooning voice, sincerely telling...

Author: By Eric B. Fried and Susie Spring, S | Title: Hark! the Herald Cashiers Ring | 12/5/1979 | See Source »

Advertisers want the kids most of all. And how do you get kids? Cartoons! Right gang. Now if you all get in a circle, I'll give you the names of some of those too-sweet 'toons. Dec. 19th at 8 p.m. on CBS is Dr. Seuss's "How the...

Author: By Jeff Toobin, | Title: How Television Steals Christmas | 12/5/1979 | See Source »

But not from sports altogether. No matter how good--or awful--it sounds now, watching 18 hours a day of football is not going to do much for you. Not that you won't be tempted. Some of the best college match-ups of the decade can be seen in...

Author: By Jeff Toobin, | Title: How Television Steals Christmas | 12/5/1979 | See Source »

"Garp" was Irving's first success and he explained that his earlier books "suffered from relevancy" and were too caught up with the news. He continued writing, however, because he had nothing else to do, he said. "Some writers can entertain the possibility of doing something else. I don't...

Author: By David Frankel, | Title: Irving Slowly Writes His First Novel Since 'Garp' | 12/5/1979 | See Source »

Irving said an experienced writer can point out beginners' bad habits, thus saving them time--a writer's principle adversary. "It takes time to get confidence in your writing voice, and once you do, the obstacle becomes your imagination," he added.

Author: By David Frankel, | Title: Irving Slowly Writes His First Novel Since 'Garp' | 12/5/1979 | See Source »

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