Word: nbc
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...Dodger fan in Boston, unlike the Yankee or Ranger or Oriole fan, can't even see his team play in Fenway Park from time to time. The Dodgers only pass over New England, occasionally, as they fly between New York and Montreal. You see them on NBC's "Game of the Week" every so often, but never without Joe Garagiola or someone saying. "Well, the Dodgers won't win it this year, but they sure are an exciting team." Small consolation...
...British Broadcasting Corp. and CBS-TV also turned down the pledge. Said Richard Salant, president of CBS News: "If we sign, we are either lying or submitting to their rules for bad journalism." A few reporters from United Press International, Associated Press, Reuters, the Los Angeles Times, ABC and NBC indicated that they were under orders from home to sign, if necessary, in order to stay on. However, most protested to Chief Censor Harry D'Penha. Replied D'Penha with Alice in Wonderland logic: "It's not witch hunting. We are trying to establish a basis...
Brooks' comic turns have recently found new outlets. He has started to shoot a series of short films to be aired this fall by NBC on a new late-night comedy program. Last month he completed a month's work acting in Taxi Driver, Director Martin Scorsese's upcoming feature starring Oscar Winner Robert DeNiro as a psychotic New York cabbie. Brooks portrays the campaign aide of a politician about whom DeNiro develops a homicidal fixation. Scorsese added three extra scenes to capitalize on Brooks' talents...
...couple's June 27 divorce, you may recall, Cher married Rock Singer Gregg Allman. Her second try at wedded bliss lasted only nine days, however, before Cher returned to court to file for another divorce. Then last week while Sonny was plugging his new solo act on NBC's Tonight Show, who should stroll onstage for a surprise visit? None other than the prodigal Cher herself. Friends of the couple now hint that the on-camera reunion was just a first step toward a resumption of the old partnership. Locked in a $20 million suit over their predivorce...
...sexuality of Tina Turner. But whether she comes in singing sassy, sly or riding on velvet, Gladys Knight is a marvel of emotional energy. Behind her the three Pips-Brother Merald and Cousins William Guest and Edward Patten-walk, run, shuffle, tap in staccato choreographic counterpoint. With a current NBC-TV summer variety series plus a pair of Grammy awards and a platinum and two gold albums in the past two years, Gladys Knight and the Pips are considered this year's smash rhythm and blues...