Word: eyebrows
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...raised few objections to the season's seven new crime shows. They start at 9, which is shown by Nielsen to be almost as much of a children's viewing hour as family time. There is no indication either that the censors so much as raise an eyebrow at the lubricious exchanges that enliven family-time game shows like Hollywood Squares...
...featured about Al Romano of North Adams took an unpopular split decision from Brockton's barrage punching Gerry Anson. Both were bleeding from eyebrow cuts and slugging wildly at each other, and they got the only standing ovation of the night when their eight-rounder was over...
...dealing with big issues, and he is pleased with his work at 54 Dunster Street. "In general a job is pretty exciting if you can catch a couple of hours of grand policy every week," he says with no effort at a smile but with his right eyebrow darting halfway up his forehead...
Edelin's neck was chafing against his collar and the contorted defendant wayed slightly to maintain his composure. From 2.36 to 2.39 p.m., he stood with his neck craned awkwardly until he sensed the time was up and raised an eyebrow towards the attorney as if to obtain his release. Four people in the gallery laughed nervously, the suddenly useful court officer snapped his gavel hard into his desk to maintain order, the attorney snapped his chinup from his watch, and the three minutes were up suddenly...
Kundera's tone in these stories and the novel is that of a detached observer who lifts an eyebrow now and then in mock surprise at the world's absurdities...