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Dates: during 1986-1986
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...average Soviet citizen is the star of Wheel of Fortunoff, hosted by the beautiful Vanna Red. Three contestants compete to decipher a patriotic slogan, spinning a wheel to win prizes such as a new potato harvester, a guided tour of Lenin's tomb, or a mink coat (with only a six-month wait). Competition is keen, as the consolation prize is a tanning session in scenic Chernobyl...

Author: By Cyrus M. Sanai, | Title: TV Guideski | 9/25/1986 | See Source »

...people say, 'I want to work here because of your stand on smoking.' " But other job seekers are not so happy. Amy Lipson, a smoker, filed a complaint with New York State's division of human rights after she was turned down for a position at Fortunoff's, a department store in Westbury. "In general, smokers are a self-indulgent group and selfish people, who ignore the rules against smoking and could endanger themselves and others," testified Company President Alan Fortunoff at a recent hearing. Comments like Fortunoff's only inflame puffers. "I know not smoking is the best thing...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Health & Fitness: A Cloudy Forecast for Smokers | 4/7/1986 | See Source »

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