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...such cartoon pioneers as Bob Clampett and Tex Avery. Disney is adding two more cartoon shows to an afternoon lineup that already includes DuckTales and Chip 'n' Dale's Rescue Rangers, TV's two highest-rated (and best-animated) syndicated children's shows. The Fox network is entering the fray with Peter Pan and the Pirates, the first of a planned two-hour cartoon block...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Show Business: What's Up, Doc? Animation! | 8/6/1990 | See Source »

Smith was still there last week, forcing crews to work around her as they began gutting the motel. With city and state officials wary of being drawn into the fray, the construction company, facing possible delay penalties, reluctantly petitioned a chancery court judge to order Smith's removal. The court directed Smith to vacate the property or face arrest. Sheriff's deputies are expected to try to enforce the court order this week...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Memphis: Showdown at The Lorraine | 7/23/1990 | See Source »

...once again the University is trying to stay out of the fray when it should be in the vanguard of those fighting to protect artistic freedom...

Author: By Stephen J. Newman, | Title: Take a Stand for Art | 7/17/1990 | See Source »

...resurrect PTL-TV? Robertson made two separate bids, one for the network, the other for the whole package, but both were rejected as inadequate by the bankruptcy trustee. Rival televangelist Jerry Falwell, who owns a small cable outfit, got burned while running PTL and stayed out of the fray...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Religion: A New Preacher for PTL | 6/11/1990 | See Source »

Bush declared last week that the S&L debacle causes him "great concern," but tried to hover well above the fray, contending, "We don't know the impact on the taxpayer yet." One likely reason for his evasion: on the same day that Brady unveiled the new estimates, Bush's third son, Neil, was explaining to the House Banking Committee his role in the downfall of the Silverado Savings and Loan of Denver. Bush, 34, is under investigation for potential conflicts of interest as a director of the thrift. In 1986 he voted to approve a $106 million loan...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Burden For Dad, Grief for Son | 6/4/1990 | See Source »

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