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...dogs put forward by his father the King (Michael Hordern). These complaints absorb rather more time than they should, and result, directly or indirectly, in several dance numbers of singular clumsiness. The dancers-presumably professionals-look like nothing so much as the members of a Little League team doing nip-ups before the first game of the season...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Cinema: Glass Sliver | 1/17/1977 | See Source »

...general philosophy. But he is not about to ignore the election returns. Arthur barks and wags his tail. And the question is, which end do you believe. Well, believe both ends. He is going to cooperate as much as he can, and every once in a while take a nip out of Carter to show that he still runs an independent Federal Reserve...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: OUTLOOK/TIME BOARD OF ECONOMISTS: Carter's Turn to Pep Up Growth | 12/27/1976 | See Source »

...bunny jet has been sold. The Chicago mansion is virtually closed. Competitors nip at Playboy's heels, and profits from Playboy Enterprises, Inc. are way down from their peak of $11 million in 1973. Last week Hugh Hefner, plainly weary of the administrative wars, confirmed reports that he planned to relinquish the presidency of his company soon. But, insisted Hef, who will stay on as chairman and chief executive, "I'm satisfied with what I've accomplished; my place in history seems pretty well assured." He added: "I don't feel the need to prove myself...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: People, Apr. 26, 1976 | 4/26/1976 | See Source »

Hooks' most impressive first place of the day came in the 440-yard relay. Anchoring the foursome, he came from ten yards behind to motor his way by the unsuspecting Northeastern runner and nip him at the tape at 43.8 seconds...

Author: By Bill Scheft, | Title: Crimson Cindermen Leash Huskies in 93-61 Win | 4/12/1976 | See Source »

...backed bamboo chairs are empty. A young couple, the man in aqua double knits and the woman in a gay flowered dress, walk by, giggling. Morgan rolls his eyes and turns to me, "Let's face it, all the turkeys come to discos now." The aqua man slides a nip at the flowered girl's ear and she shrieks, "Jesus, Harry, not in public" Ted Mack wouldn't feel so out of place after...

Author: By R.e. Liebmann, | Title: The Half-hearted Hustle | 3/22/1976 | See Source »

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