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According to supporters, the show has poor ratings and the network is considering cancelling it. They asked each candidate to submit a written statement explaining why the program should remain on the air, and comments ranged from "Robert Urich is a cool dude--he's talented and gorgeous," to "the camaraderie between Hawk and Spenser is a positive view for Boston, showing that men of color can work together to form a successful unit...

Author: By Katherine E. Bliss, | Title: Standing Around On The Job | 4/23/1987 | See Source »

Another form of harrassment comes from people who think I can hand out free food. They employ a couple of tactics. The hip, let's-be-brothers approach is a favorite. "Hey dude, whyncha sneak me a coupla more goodies?" they wink, bodies contorted by the old Monty Python nudge-nudge routine. Say no more, say no more...

Author: By John P. Thompson, | Title: Primal 'Scream | 3/5/1987 | See Source »

...stepfather carries the burden of this suspense expertly, equally convincing in all his character's twisted levels of reality. His abrupt facial shifts from genial daddy to iron-jawed psycho are scary as hell--the expressions of contained violence, forced cheer, and wistful longing that flicker through this dude's eyes would shame many a Max Factor model. This guy really wants a happy family, and you see it in his face as he pitifully watches happy neighbors prancing around their lawns. Gotta love his end, it's just his means that send Oedipal chills up the back...

Author: By John P. Thompson, | Title: SCREEN | 2/26/1987 | See Source »

...dude, of course. Check out this song..." He launched into a semi-rap, arms folding and refolding across his chest, combat boots stamping a muddled beat. The main themes of his tune seemed to be Catholicism, jism, blood, and bondage. In one climactic verse the words "juxtaposition" "crucifix" and "pumping" followed each other in quick succession...

Author: By John P. Thompson, BRAIN LINT: | Title: BRAIN LINT | 2/23/1987 | See Source »

...EVENING produced a number of juicy punker bon mots. Group activities: "Like, the thing to do a couple years ago was to go to somebody's house and make weapons. But don't get me wrong dude, I never killed anybody...

Author: By John P. Thompson, BRAIN LINT: | Title: BRAIN LINT | 2/23/1987 | See Source »

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